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resignedly

 

[ rɪˈzaɪndɪdli ]

Adverb
Context #1 | Adverb

attitude or behavior

Resignedly describes a manner of accepting something unpleasant or undesirable with a sense of acceptance or submission. It conveys a lack of resistance and the understanding that one cannot change a situation. This word often implies a sense of defeat or giving up, yet still carries an element of peace in the acceptance of circumstances one cannot control.

Synonyms

acceptingly, submissively, unresistingly

Examples of usage

  • She nodded resignedly at the news.
  • He accepted his fate resignedly.
  • They resignedly continued with the plan despite the obstacles.

Translations

Translations of the word "resignedly" in other languages:

🇵🇹 resignadamente

🇮🇳 त्यागपूर्वक

🇩🇪 resigniert

🇮🇩 dengan pengunduran diri

🇺🇦 віддано

🇵🇱 z rezygnacją

🇯🇵 辞職して

🇫🇷 avec résignation

🇪🇸 con resignación

🇹🇷 kabullenerek

🇰🇷 체념하여

🇸🇦 بتسليم

🇨🇿 s resignací

🇸🇰 s rezignáciou

🇨🇳 无奈地

🇸🇮 z resignacijo

🇮🇸 með uppgjöf

🇰🇿 қабылдап

🇬🇪 დაუნდობლად

🇦🇿 razı olaraq

🇲🇽 con resignación

Etymology

The term 'resignedly' is derived from the verb 'resign,' which comes from the Latin word 'resignare,' meaning 'to unseal' or 'to cancel.' The transition of meaning occurred through Old French and Middle English, evolving to incorporate a sense of surrendering or giving up something. Originally, 'resign' referred to the formal act of relinquishing an office or position. Over time, the adverb 'resignedly' emerged to describe the demeanor or attitude of someone who has resigned to an inevitable outcome. This transformation illustrates the language's capacity to adapt and reflect human experiences of acceptance, often in the face of adversity.

Word Frequency Rank

This word's position of #32,029 indicates it's among the more rare English words. While understanding it broadens your vocabulary, focus on more common words first.