resignedly
Definition
Adverb: 1. In a manner showing acceptance of something undesirable without complaint or struggle: It describes doing something with a sense of defeat, submission, or passive acceptance, often because one feels no better alternative exists. 2. With resignation: It indicates an attitude of quiet surrender to a situation, fate, or circumstance.
Usage
Resignedly is used to modify a verb, describing how an action is performed. It conveys that the action is done with a sigh, a sense of inevitability, and a lack of fight or optimism.
Examples
- She resignedly accepted the extra workload, knowing that arguing was pointless.
- "I suppose we have no choice," he said resignedly, putting on his coat to go out in the rain.
- The team resignedly packed their bags after the final, disappointing loss of the season.
Advanced Usage
- "to do something resignedly": To perform an action with a spirit of acceptance towards an unpleasant necessity.
- He paid the fine resignedly, acknowledging his mistake.
- "to say/state/answer resignedly": To speak in a tone that conveys acceptance of an unwelcome fact.
- "It always happens this way," she answered resignedly.
Variants and Related Words
- Resign (verb): To voluntarily leave a job or position; or to accept that something undesirable cannot be avoided.
- He decided to resign from the committee.
- She had to resign herself to the long wait.
- Resignation (noun): The act of resigning; or the state of being resigned (accepting something unpleasant).
- He submitted his resignation.
- She faced the future with quiet resignation.
Synonyms
- Abjectly (in a manner showing humiliation or defeat)
- Submissively
- Passively
- With a sigh
Antonyms
- Resistantly
- Defiantly
- Optimistically
- Hopefully
Related Phrases
- With a shrug of resignation: A physical gesture often accompanying the attitude described by .
- With a shrug of resignation, he began the tedious task.
- To accept one's fate: A concept closely related to acting .
- Resignedly, he accepted his fate.
Adverb
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in a hopeless resigned manner
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she shrugged her shoulders abjectly
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with resignation and acceptance; in a resigned manner
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resignedly, I telegraphed back that it was all right with me if he insisted
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