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Synonyms & Similar Words
acquiescent
submissive
compliant
yielding
deferential
obedient
dutiful
meek
humble
modest
unassuming
retiring
quitting
relinquishing
abandoning
surrendering
capitulating
conceding
relinquishing
forsaking
renouncing
abdicating
vacating
departing
leaving
withdrawing
retreating
receding
backing down
giving up
throwing in the towel
Meaning of Resigned
The primary meaning of the word "resigned" is feeling or showing acceptance of something unpleasant or undesirable.
Definitions
- Having accepted something unpleasant or undesirable without resistance or protest
- * Formally leaving a position or job, typically due to a sense of obligation or duty
- * Feeling hopeless or defeated, and no longer trying to change or improve a situation
Etymology of Resigned
The word "resigned" originates from the Latin words "re" (meaning "again" or "anew") and "signare" (meaning "to sign"), which formed the Latin word "resignare" (meaning "to sign again" or "to cancel")
Historically, the word "resigned" was used to describe the act of signing away or relinquishing a claim, right, or position, and over time, its meaning expanded to include feelings of acceptance or hopelessness
Example Uses
- She looked resigned to her fate, knowing that she would have to undergo surgery
- * He resigned from his position as CEO after the company faced financial difficulties
- * The team seemed resigned to losing the game, and their energy and motivation began to wane
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
resistant
defiant
rebellious
disobedient
assertive
confident
hopeful
optimistic
determined
enthusiastic
eager
willing
cooperative
supportive
encouraging
persistent
tenacious
stubborn
unyielding
uncompromising
unrelenting