Spell Bee Word: resigned

Basic Details

Word: Resigned

Part of Speech: Adjective

Meaning: Feeling calm and accepting about a situation, especially one that is unpleasant or cannot be changed.

Synonyms: Accepting, tolerant, acquiescent

Antonyms: Defiant, resistant, unwilling

Idioms and Phrases

1. Resigned to fate: To accept what will happen without trying to change it. Example: "After many attempts to fix the issue, she became resigned to fate and decided to move on."
2. Fight against the tide: To struggle against a situation that cannot be changed. Example: "He realised that fighting against the tide was futile, so he chose to be resigned to the outcome."

Usage Examples

Example 1: She felt resigned to her team's loss after they played so hard throughout the season.

Example 2: He had to be resigned to the fact that it would take time to get better after his injury.

Example 3: Though she wasn't happy about the decision, she was resigned to follow the rules of the competition.

Fun Fact

The word “resigned” comes from the Latin word “resignare,” which means “to sign back,” reflecting the idea of giving up or yielding to something beyond one's control.

Famous Quote

"The greatest weapon against stress is our ability to choose one thought over another." William James

Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)

1. What does "resigned" mean?

a) Excited
b) Angry
c) Accepting and calm about a situation
d) Happy

Answer: c) Accepting and calm about a situation

2. Which of these is a synonym of "resigned"?

a) Excited
b) Accepting
c) Fighting
d) Confused

Answer: b) Accepting

3. Which of these is an antonym of "resigned"?

a) Content
b) Defiant
c) Receptive
d) Peaceful

Answer: b) Defiant

4. Which sentence uses "resigned" correctly?

a) She was resigned to the fact that there was no dessert after dinner.
b) He resigned a car after the accident.
c) The artist resigned his painting with bright colours.
d) The student was resigned to have a pet.

Answer: a) She was resigned to the fact that there was no dessert after dinner.

5. Which phrase best relates to "resigned"?

a) Committed to change
b) Resigned to fate
c) Excited about the future
d) Secretly happy

Answer: b) Resigned to fate