CEFR B2

resigned

adjective

Meaning

Having accepted something unpleasant that one cannot do anything about.

Examples

He was resigned to his fate, knowing that there was no escape.
She gave a resigned sigh when she saw the mountain of dishes.

Synonyms: accepting, acquiescent, stoic, submissive

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resigned (B2)

adjective

Pronunciation: /rɪˈzaɪnd/

Definition

Having accepted something unpleasant that one cannot do anything about.

Examples

He was resigned to his fate, knowing that there was no escape.
She gave a resigned sigh when she saw the mountain of dishes.

How to Use resigned

resigned to (prepositional phrase): Accepting something unpleasant that cannot be changed. — "He was resigned to the fact that he would have to work late."

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