resigned Definition
having accepted that something unpleasant must happen or be true and cannot be changed.
Using resigned: Examples
Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "resigned" can be used in various situations through the following examples!
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She was resigned to the fact that she would have to work overtime.
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He resigned himself to the idea that he might never see her again.
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The team was resigned to losing the game.
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I am resigned to the fact that I will never be rich.
resigned Synonyms and Antonyms
Synonyms for resigned
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Phrases with resigned
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After years of trying to change his circumstances, he became resigned to fate.
accepting that something unpleasant is going to happen and cannot be avoided
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She was resigned to the inevitable outcome of the surgery.
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He resigned from his position as CEO of the company.
Origins of resigned
from Latin 'resignare', meaning 'to unseal, annul'
Summary: resigned in Brief
The term 'resigned' [rɪˈzaɪnd] refers to having accepted an unpleasant truth or situation that cannot be changed. It implies a sense of acceptance, as in 'She was resigned to the fact that she would have to work overtime.' 'Resigned' extends into phrases like 'resigned to fate,' and 'resigned from a position,' denoting voluntary departure. The antonyms include 'hopeful' and 'optimistic.'
