Characterized by resignation or acceptance of a fact or situation
“Were the people resigned to the fact that it was useless to protest because nothing would change?”
Ready to accept instruction or direction in an obedient manner
“Most people follow the mind like resigned servants. Others struggle against the mind as if it were an evil force or a great nuisance that they must contend with.”
Tending to see the worst aspect of things or believe that the worst will happen
Having the ability to accept or tolerate delays, problems, or suffering
Shy, extremely humble and modest
Having left one's job and ceased to work
Past tense for to step down from one's position or role
“Roh has decided to resign as honorary president of the ruling party.”
Past tense for to relinquish or give up a right, claim or title
“There is no alternative unless, of course, you choose to resign your claim to the title of gentleman.”
Past tense for to accept that something undesirable cannot be avoided
“It seems inevitable that we will ultimately resign ourselves to merely coping with it.”
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