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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Although he has resigned as joint chairman, he remains the Championship club's largest single shareholder with a 38.8% stake in the business.

From BBC • Jun. 8, 2026

Skobin, a San Fernando Valley car dealership executive and son of a former commissioner, replaced Maria “Lou” Calanche, who resigned to run for a City Council seat on the Eastside.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 6, 2026

He resigned in April 1955, at the age of 80.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 5, 2026

With that, the 60 Minutes crew had lost four of its hosts—Anderson Cooper having resigned earlier this year—along with several longtime, experienced show producers.

From Slate • Jun. 5, 2026

"May it be the Almighty's will," said a resigned Sancho as he helped his master rise and mount poor, bruised Rocinante.

From "Adventures of Don Quixote" by Argentina Palacios

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