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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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It marked the symbolic beginning of her ministry as archbishop, a role to which she was appointed after her predecessor Justin Welby resigned in 2024 after criticism of his handling of a serious abuse case.

From BBC • Apr. 4, 2026

It’s estimated that half of the department’s attorneys—roughly 5,500—were either fired or resigned since she became attorney general.

From Slate • Apr. 2, 2026

Sounding resigned, she added she no longer expects a change of government, but "if they could grant us more freedoms, we could live with that".

From Barron's • Apr. 2, 2026

Looney eventually resigned over past relationships with colleagues.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 31, 2026

George Washington resigned from the militia with the honorary rank of brigadier general and returned home to Mount Vernon.

From "George Washington, Spymaster" by Thomas B. Allen