Definitions

resigned

[ri-zahynd] / rɪˈzaɪnd /

ADJECTIVE

enduring, passive

Synonyms

STRONGEST

satisfied

STRONG

accommodated adapted adjusted calm gentle quiet ready reconciled relinquishing renouncing subdued tame willing yielding

WEAK

acquiescent agreeable amenable biddable compliant cordial deferential docile genial long-suffering manageable nonresisting obedient patient peaceable philosophical pliant quiescent stoical submissive subservient tolerant tractable unassertive unprotesting unresisting well-disposed

Antonyms

STRONG

agitated boisterous excited loud rough roused troubled unprepared unwilling violent wild

WEAK

intolerant

Example Sentences

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Once it became clear that both of those expulsion votes would likely succeed, the two men resigned in quick succession.

From Slate • Apr. 18, 2026

Previous Animal Services director Staycee Dains resigned amid criticism in 2024.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 17, 2026

Swalwell ended his campaign Sunday and resigned from Congress Tuesday.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 16, 2026

Alonso then resigned as manager after losing to Barca in the Spanish Super Cup in January, before the tenure of his replacement, former team-mate Arbeloa, began with a Copa del Rey defeat to second-division Albacete.

From BBC • Apr. 15, 2026

I need those things too, but I am resigned to not having them while I wait to leave for Cuba.

From "Across So Many Seas" by Ruth Behar

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