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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Rather than sign off on the deal, both the show’s executive producer and CBS News’ CEO resigned.

From Salon • May 13, 2026

Yermak resigned in November after anticorruption authorities searched his home.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 12, 2026

Peng resigned in early October 2022 as the investigation was underway, the school district lawsuit states.

From Los Angeles Times • May 12, 2026

On the board, he will take up a seat vacated by Trump ally Stephen Miran, who was named as a governor in September to complete the unfinished term of Adriana Kugler, who resigned.

From Barron's • May 12, 2026

She gave in with a resigned eye roll, perhaps buying what I’d said about my joy at Ma’s recovery, which was, after all, a shared one.

From "Flying Through Water" by Mamle Wolo

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