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resigned
rih-ZYND
Resigned (adj) means accepting an unwanted situation calmly, without fighting it. Example: “With a resigned sigh, she sat down to wait for the late train.”
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Accepting an unwanted situation calmly, without fighting it.
"With a resigned sigh, she sat down to wait for the late train."
"He gave a resigned shrug and accepted the delay."
"She sounded resigned to losing the case."
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resigned to
a resigned sigh
resigned acceptance
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What does “resigned” mean?
The word “resigned” means accepting an unwanted situation calmly, without fighting it.
How do you pronounce “resigned”?
“Resigned” is pronounced rih-ZYND (/ɹɪˈzaɪnd/ in IPA).
How do you use “resigned” in a sentence?
Here is “resigned” used in a sentence: “He gave a resigned shrug and accepted the delay.”
What part of speech is “resigned”?
“Resigned” is an adjective.
Is “resigned” a common word?
“Resigned” is a fairly common word in modern English.
What is the difference between resigned and resign?
Resign is a verb meaning to give up a job or position, and resigned is its past tense: "She resigned yesterday." Resigned is also an adjective meaning calmly accepting an unwanted situation, as in "He was resigned to the delay" — context tells you which is meant.
Is it "resigned to doing" or "resigned to do"?
The correct pattern is "resigned to doing": "I'm resigned to waiting another week." In this expression, "to" is a preposition, so it must be followed by a noun or an -ing form, not by the base form of the verb.
What is the difference between resigned and indifferent?
A resigned person minds what is happening but has calmly accepted that they cannot change it. An indifferent person simply does not care either way, so indifference involves no struggle or disappointment at all.
