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Definition of resigned

resigned

/rɪˈzaɪnd/
re · signed
Adverb:resignedly
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• adjective

1

Having accepted something unpleasant that one cannot do anything about; showing uncomplaining, passive acceptance.

Example

"She gave a resigned shrug when she learned that the flight had been delayed for another three hours."

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Word Nuance & Usage

When pronounced with a voiced 'z' sound (/rɪˈzaɪnd/), it means accepting something unpleasant or having stepped down from a post; when written 're-signed' and pronounced with an 's' sound (/ˌriːˈsaɪnd/), it means having signed a contract again.

• Rhymes for resigned

• Nearby Words

residue
resign
resignation
resigned
resignedly
resigner
resilience

Word Origin & Etymology

Developed in the late 14th century as the participial adjective of 'resign', from Old French 'resigner' and Latin 'resignare' ('to unseal, cancel, or give back'), composed of 're-' ('back' or 'opposite') and 'signare' ('to seal or mark').

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Resigned. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/resigned
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