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Ben gave a resigned sigh when the picnic was canceled again.
What does Resigned mean?
Resigned means accepting something unpleasant because you think it cannot be changed.
Dictionary definition
Accepting something unpleasant because you think it cannot be changed.
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What does resigned mean?
Resigned means accepting something unpleasant because you think it cannot be changed.
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Which word is closest in meaning to resigned?
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MeaningResigned means accepting something unpleasant because you think it cannot be changed.
ExampleExample: Ben gave a resigned sigh when the picnic was canceled again.
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- ri · zynd
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- zynd
- Ending
- zynd
- Tip
- Put a little extra energy on zynd.
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Synonyms
Words like Resigned
acceptingUse when someone stops fighting a result.
Antonyms
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determinedUse when someone keeps trying to change or reach something.
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Resigned word family
Base word
resign
noun
resignation
Acceptance of something difficult or unwanted.
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Common mix-up
Resigned does not mean happy about something; it means accepting it.
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