resignation
0 antonyms and opposites of resignation, grouped by meaning.
Noun — The act of formally giving up a job or position, or the letter announcing it.
How to use resignation
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
Etymology
From Old French resignation, from Medieval Latin resignatio, from "resign" plus "-ation".
Full origin of resignation →Frequently asked questions
What does “resignation” mean?
The word “resignation” means the act of formally giving up a job or position, or the letter announcing it.
How do you pronounce “resignation”?
“Resignation” is pronounced rehz-ihg-NAY-shuhn (/ˌɹɛz.ɪɡˈneɪ.ʃən/ in IPA).
How do you use “resignation” in a sentence?
Here is “resignation” used in a sentence: “He handed in his resignation on Friday.”
What is another word for “resignation”?
Words with a similar meaning to “resignation” include resignment.
What part of speech is “resignation”?
“Resignation” is a noun.
Where does the word “resignation” come from?
The word “resignation” comes from Medieval Latin. From Old French resignation, from Medieval Latin resignatio, from "resign" plus "-ation".
Is “resignation” a common word?
“Resignation” is a fairly common word in modern English, usually learned at around the B2 level.
How many meanings does “resignation” have?
“Resignation” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: the act of formally giving up a job or position, or the letter announcing it.
What is the difference between resignation and retirement?
A resignation is the act of formally giving up a job or position at any stage of a career, usually to move on to something else. Retirement means leaving working life altogether, typically at the end of a career. You resign from a specific post, but you retire from work in general.
How can resignation mean both quitting a job and accepting something?
Both senses share the underlying idea of giving something up. Formally, a resignation is the act of surrendering a job or position, or the letter announcing it. Figuratively, resignation is the calm, uncomplaining acceptance of something unwanted but unavoidable, as in "she shrugged with resignation".
Is it correct to say "hand in your resignation"?
Yes. Common collocations include handing in, submitting, and tendering your resignation, all meaning to formally announce that you are leaving a job. "Tender your resignation" is the most formal of the three, while "hand in your resignation" is the everyday choice.