Synonyms for
Resigned
Definition
having accepted something unpleasant that one cannot do anything about
Synonyms & similar words
vacate
giveup
takeoffice
renounce
stepdown
release
leaveoffice
quit
relinquish
free
submit
reconcile
resign
accepting
patient
stoic
philosophical
uncomplaining
resolute
calm
composed
cool
collected
self-controlled
unperturbed
unflappable
unemotional
detached
indifferent
imperturbable
equable
level-headed
even-tempered
Synonyms by register
Formal
Literary
Antonyms
Common collocations
- resigned to fate
- resigned to his fate
- resigned to the situation
- resigned acceptance
- resigned sigh
- resigned look
- resigned tone
Word family
Usage note
The adjective 'resigned' describes a state of passive acceptance of something undesirable. It is often followed by 'to'.
Example sentences
- After losing the game, the team was resigned to the fact that they would not make the playoffs.
- She was resigned to the idea that she would have to work overtime to finish the project.
- He resigned himself to the long wait at the airport.
- Despite the bad weather, they resigned themselves to going on the camping trip.
- She felt resigned to her fate and decided to make the best of it.
Quotes
I have resigned myself to the fact that I'm not going to be perfect.
I have resigned myself to the fact that I'm not going to be a great singer.
I have resigned myself to the fact that I'm not going to be a great actor.