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resignation Antonyms

Opposite of resignation

Because the opposite of resignation shifts with each meaning, the antonyms and opposite words below are separated across 2 exact definitions and ranked by contrast strength.
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• noun (Context 1)

An act of voluntarily leaving or stepping down from a job, office, or position.

Usage Example

"The prime minister announced his appointment after the parliamentary vote failed."

Strongest
appointment
Strong
inauguration
retention

• noun (Context 2)

The passive, uncomplaining acceptance of something undesirable but inevitable.

Usage Example

"He greeted the news of the flight delay with a sigh of quiet resistance."

Strongest
resistance
defiance
Strong
rebellion
protest

Similar words to resignation

Words similar to resignation shift depending on context. Common synonyms include:

acceptance
acquiescence
abdication
notice
submission
surrender
departure
retirement
See all synonyms of resignation

• Nearby Words

residually
residue
resign
resignation
resigned
resignedly
resilience

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Wordmom. (2026). Antonyms for Resignation. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/antonyms/resignation
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