Synonyms for

Resignation

Verb / ˌrezʌˈgneɪʃʌn / / ˌrezɪˈgneɪʃʌn / Another word for resignation — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

The act of resigning, or giving up a job or position.

Synonyms & similar words

surrender retirement quitting withdrawal departure abandonment renunciation relinquishment yielding surrender submission waiver abdication forsaking vacating cessation termination discontinuation ending closure

Synonyms by register

Formal

acquiescence surrender capitulation submission

Informal

giving up throwing in the towel calling it quits

Literary

stoicism fatalism acceptance

Antonyms

resistance protest defiance rebellion opposition struggle fight

Common collocations

  • offer resignation
  • submit resignation
  • tender resignation
  • letter of resignation
  • accept resignation
  • forced resignation
  • resignation speech
  • resignation from post

Word family

noun resignation
verb resign
adjective resigned

Usage note

Resignation can refer to the act of quitting a job or position, or to a state of accepting something undesirable. The formal synonyms often lean towards the latter meaning, while the informal synonyms are more specific to quitting.

Example sentences

  1. John submitted his resignation to his boss.
  2. She felt a sense of relief after turning in her resignation letter.
  3. The CEO accepted the resignation of the company's CFO.
  4. He expressed his regret at the news of her resignation.
  5. The resignation of the director caused a stir in the organization.

Quotes

  • The greatest glory in living lies not in never falling, but in rising every time we fall. -Nelson Mandela
  • Success is not final, failure is not fatal: it is the courage to continue that counts. -Winston Churchill
  • Believe you can and you're halfway there. -Theodore Roosevelt

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