Resigned: meaning, definitions and examples

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resigned

[rɪˈzaɪnd ]

Definitions

^{Context #1 | Verb}

employment

Having formally given up a position or office. It often implies a sense of acceptance or acquiescence to the situation.

Synonyms

abandon, leave, quit, step down.

Which Synonym Should You Choose?

Word	Description / Examples
resigned	This word is used when someone formally gives up a position or job. It is often used in professional or official settings. She resigned from her position as CEO. He resigned after the scandal broke out.
quit	This word is often used to indicate stopping a job, habit, or activity. It can sometimes have a negative connotation if perceived as giving up. He quit his job to travel the world. She decided to quit smoking.
step down	This term is used when someone voluntarily leaves a high position or responsibility, usually to allow someone else to take over. It is often used in professional or leadership contexts. The president decided to step down after ten years in office. She stepped down from her role to focus on her family.
leave	A neutral term that means to go away from a place or situation. It is very general and can be used in many contexts. She decided to leave the party early. He left home when he was 18.
abandon	This word implies leaving something behind completely and often has a negative connotation. It is used in both literal and figurative senses. He abandoned his car in the middle of the road. She felt abandoned by her friends.

Examples of usage

She resigned from her job after receiving a better offer.
The CEO resigned following the company's poor performance.
I resigned myself to the fact that I would never be promoted in that company.

^{Context #2 | Verb}

attitude

To accept something that is inevitable or unavoidable, typically with a sense of submission or acceptance.

Synonyms

accept, submit, surrender, yield.

Which Synonym Should You Choose?

Word	Description / Examples
resigned	Use 'resigned' when you have given up control or hope and passively accept something, often reluctantly. He felt resigned to his fate. She gave a resigned sigh.
accept	Use 'accept' when you agree to take or receive something willingly, or to acknowledge a situation. She accepted the job offer. I have to accept the reality of the situation.
submit	Use 'submit' when you formally give something to someone for their consideration or when you surrender to a superior force or authority. I had to submit the application by Friday. He reluctantly submitted to their demands.
surrender	Use 'surrender' when you give up control or possession, often after a struggle or conflict. They had to surrender their weapons. She surrendered to her emotions.
yield	Use 'yield' when you give way to pressure or force, or when you produce or provide something. The driver yielded at the intersection. This farm yields a lot of crops.

Examples of usage

He resigned himself to the fact that he would never be able to play the piano.
She resigned to the idea that her dream job was no longer attainable.

Interesting Facts

Etymology

The word comes from Latin 'resignare,' which means 'to sign back' or 'to cancel,' showing a sense of giving up a position.
In the 15th century, it started being used to describe not just quitting a job, but also accepting circumstances beyond one’s control.

Psychology

People often feel resigned when facing situations they believe they cannot change, which can lead to feelings of peace or sadness.
Resignation can be a coping mechanism; it allows individuals to conserve emotional energy instead of fighting against an unchangeable situation.

Literature

Many classic novels explore themes of resignation, often showing characters who must come to terms with their fate or societal expectations.
The phrase 'resigned to fate' is common in literature, portraying a deep acceptance of inevitable outcomes.

Pop Culture

In films, characters often show resignation during moments of crisis, highlighting their transformation and acceptance of reality.
Songs frequently use 'resigned' themes, expressing feelings of giving in to love or life’s hardships.

Philosophy

Philosophers like Stoics advocated for a sense of resignation, promoting harmony with the natural flow of life and accepting uncontrollable events.
The concept of 'amor fati,' or love of fate, encourages embracing life as it is, which aligns with feelings of being resigned.

Translations

Translations of the word "resigned" in other languages:

🇵🇹 renunciou

🇮🇳 अवकाश प्राप्त

🇩🇪 zurückgetreten

🇮🇩 mengundurkan diri

🇺🇦 пішов у відставку

🇵🇱 zrezygnował

🇯🇵 辞職した

🇫🇷 démissionné

🇪🇸 renunció

🇹🇷 istifa etti

🇰🇷 사임했다

🇸🇦 استقال

🇨🇿 rezignoval

🇸🇰 rezignoval

🇨🇳 辞职了

🇸🇮 odstopil

🇮🇸 afsala

🇰🇿 отставка берді

🇬🇪 გადადგა

🇦🇿 istefa etdi

🇲🇽 renunció

Word Frequency Rank

At #5,266 in frequency, this word belongs to advanced vocabulary. It's less common than core vocabulary but important for sophisticated expression.

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