Word
resigned
Phoneticsre·signed, stress on the second syllable
/ɹiˈsaɪnd/
Definition
adj. accepting that something unpleasant is going to happen because you cannot change it.
adj. characterised by a state of passive or quiet acceptance of an unpleasant but inevitable situation.
Examples
“He gave a resigned sigh when he saw the long queue.”
“After the third rejection, she felt resigned to the fact that she wouldn't get the job.”
“The staff stood in resigned silence as the manager announced the store's permanent closure, having long suspected that the business was no longer viable.”
Examples
simple
“He gave a resigned sigh when he saw the long queue.”
contextual
“After the third rejection, she felt resigned to the fact that she wouldn't get the job.”
complex
“The staff stood in resigned silence as the manager announced the store's permanent closure, having long suspected that the business was no longer viable.”
Collocations
Common phrases and expressions where native English speakers use the word “resigned” in context.
Usage
often followed by the preposition 'to'.
Real-World Examples
“Arday, who resigned earlier this month as a professor at the University of Cambridge, was found dead at his home last week.” “Jason Arday, the academic who resigned last week as a professor at the University of Cambridge , has been found dead at his home in south London.” Synonyms
Antonyms
- Exam level
- CambridgeCambridgeCambridge English QualificationsThe exam suite from Cambridge University Press & Assessment, from A1 Movers up to C2 Proficiency. The benchmark names double as CEFR labels.B2 FirstIELTSIELTSInternational English Language Testing SystemThe 0–9 band test co-owned by the British Council, IDP, and Cambridge. Used for university entry, work, and migration.5.5–6.5TOEFL iBTTOEFL iBTTest of English as a Foreign Language, Internet-Based TestETS's academic English test, the standard route for US university admissions. Scored 0–120, with a 1–6 scale since 2026.1–6 scale: 4.0–4.572–94TOEICTOEICTest of English for International CommunicationETS's workplace English test, big in Japan and Korea. Listening & Reading scores 10–990 and tops out at C1.785–944
- Frequency
- Common
- Level
- B2 · Upper Intermediate
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