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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Three members of Sherritt’s board resigned and the company said it would “repatriate” its employees in Cuba.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 17, 2026

He led the country for 15 years, stepping in after his brother, Fidel, resigned.

From BBC • May 16, 2026

Latvia's prime minister Evika Silina resigned on Thursday after a key party in her coalition withdrew support because Silina sacked her defence minister, a member of that party.

From Barron's • 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

As if he’s already resigned himself to death.

From "Dry" by Neal Shusterman and Jarrod Shusterman

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