Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
resigned
adjective
/rɪˈzaɪnd/
Definition
Having accepted something unpleasant that one cannot change.
Examples
- After years of trying to fix the old car, he felt resigned to letting it go.
- She was resigned to her fate after the company announced layoffs.
- He spoke in a resigned tone, indicating he understood the decision was final.
Meaning
When someone is resigned, they have given up their resistance and accepted a situation that they cannot improve.
Synonyms
- accepting
- submissive
- resignedly
- passive
- uncomplaining
