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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We have not seen messages from Morgan McSweeney, Sir Keir Starmer's former chief of staff, who resigned following Lord Mandelson's sacking after mounting scrutiny over his role in pushing for the peer's appointment.

From BBC • Jun. 2, 2026

Though LaPierre resigned in 2024, the man who led the organization for more than three decades looms large over the current dispute.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 2, 2026

Sturgeon, who resigned as first minister in March 2023 and stepped down from parliament at this month's election, issued a statement through her lawyers on Monday.

From BBC • May 28, 2026

CBS News president Wendy McMahon resigned, saying publicly that “the company and I do not agree on the path forward.”

From Salon • May 27, 2026

Powers resigned from the CIA, split up with Barbara, and began a new life.

From "Fallout: Spies, Superbombs, and the Ultimate Cold War Showdown" by Steve Sheinkin

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