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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Durham County Council's Reform leader, Andrew Husband, said it was "unfair to comment on their status during a live investigation or suspension and the fact that both have resigned before its conclusion speaks volumes".

From BBC • May 16, 2026

“They may be resigned to the fact that people are going to go to emerging platforms for more niche and esoteric programs,” Pedalino said.

From Los Angeles Times • May 16, 2026

Wes Streeting, who resigned as UK health secretary this week, announced Saturday he will run to replace Keir Starmer as Labour leader and prime minister, after the party suffered disastrous local election results.

From Barron's • May 16, 2026

He recently resigned from Turkey's National Water Council over its "inaction".

From Barron's • May 15, 2026

Pong's eyes traveled around the room at the faces going slack and resigned.

From "A Wish in the Dark" by Christina Soontornvat

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