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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Dávila, a marketing specialist and board member since 2020, didn’t receive the necessary votes to stay on the board and resigned.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 11, 2026

The role was previously held by former congresswoman Tulsi Gabbard, herself a controversial pick for the job, but she resigned last month to care for her sick husband.

From Barron's • Jun. 10, 2026

For months, Swalwell - who also resigned from Congress - seemed to be the clear frontrunner in the race.

From BBC • Jun. 6, 2026

The five-member panel is currently down two members, after one commissioner, Fabian Garcia, went on paternal leave and another, Teresa Sánchez-Gordon, recently resigned.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 6, 2026

I resigned myself to irrelevance and watched the crowded bazaar.

From "The Many Assassinations of Samir, the Seller of Dreams" by Daniel Nayeri

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