resignation
noun
res·ig·na·tion ˌre-zig-ˈnā-shən 
1
a
: an act or instance of resigning something : surrender
b
: a formal notification of resigning
2
: the quality or state of being resigned : submissiveness
Example Sentences
The chairman accepted their resignations. The manager received resignations from three members of the staff. We accepted the news with resignation.
Recent Examples on the Web Armenian opposition supporters and relatives of servicemen wounded in border clashes between Armenia and Azerbaijan gather in front of the parliament to call for the Armenian prime minister's resignation, in Yerevan on September 13, 2022. 
Tara Subramaniam, CNN, 14 Sep. 2022 Mukesh Ambani’s resignation from the board of Reliance Jio, RIL’s telecom arm, in June and the handing over its reins to Akash Ambani was possibly the first hint at a generational change in the offing. Niharika Sharma, Quartz, 28 Aug. 2022 Dante disapproved of Celestine's resignation, which delivered the papacy to the politically assertive Pope Boniface VIII. Grayson Quay, The Week, 28 Aug. 2022 Even among some Democratic activists, there was resistance to — or at least resignation toward — pouring energy into yet another challenge of Galvin after the Brighton Democrat won more than double the votes of Zakim in 2018. Matt Stout, BostonGlobe.com, 26 Aug. 2022 But after a summer of disruptions — in addition to the strikes, the summer heat has caused problems, including buckling tracks — travelers reacted with a mix of resignation, anxiety and annoyance. New York Times, 18 Aug. 2022 The Board approved District 15 member Jennifer Clark’s resignation from the Financial and Administrative Committee, as well as the Financial and Administrative Special Committee on COVID-19 Pandemic Recovery and Investment. Gavin Good, Chicago Tribune, 10 Aug. 2022 Phil Fishel would continue as interim leader of the USA Police Department following Aull’s resignation, which was effective immediately. Lawrence Specker | Lspecker@al.com, al, 10 Aug. 2022 Watergate complex in 1972 and ultimately led to then-President Richard Nixon’s resignation. Tristan Bove, Fortune, 9 Aug. 2022 See More
Tara Subramaniam, CNN, 14 Sep. 2022 Mukesh Ambani’s resignation from the board of Reliance Jio, RIL’s telecom arm, in June and the handing over its reins to Akash Ambani was possibly the first hint at a generational change in the offing. Niharika Sharma, Quartz, 28 Aug. 2022 Dante disapproved of Celestine's resignation, which delivered the papacy to the politically assertive Pope Boniface VIII. Grayson Quay, The Week, 28 Aug. 2022 Even among some Democratic activists, there was resistance to — or at least resignation toward — pouring energy into yet another challenge of Galvin after the Brighton Democrat won more than double the votes of Zakim in 2018. Matt Stout, BostonGlobe.com, 26 Aug. 2022 But after a summer of disruptions — in addition to the strikes, the summer heat has caused problems, including buckling tracks — travelers reacted with a mix of resignation, anxiety and annoyance. New York Times, 18 Aug. 2022 The Board approved District 15 member Jennifer Clark’s resignation from the Financial and Administrative Committee, as well as the Financial and Administrative Special Committee on COVID-19 Pandemic Recovery and Investment. Gavin Good, Chicago Tribune, 10 Aug. 2022 Phil Fishel would continue as interim leader of the USA Police Department following Aull’s resignation, which was effective immediately. Lawrence Specker | Lspecker@al.com, al, 10 Aug. 2022 Watergate complex in 1972 and ultimately led to then-President Richard Nixon’s resignation. Tristan Bove, Fortune, 9 Aug. 2022 See More Word History
First Known Use
14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1a
Kids Definition
resignation
noun
res·ig·na·tion ˌre-zig-ˈnā-shən
1
: an act of giving something up formally or officially
2
: a letter or written statement that gives notice of giving something up
I've handed in my resignation.
3
: the feeling of a person who is prepared to accept something unpleasant
resignation
noun
1
as in acceptance
the action or condition of enduring hardship or discomfort without resisting or attempting to improve it They had reached a state of resignation to being broke. Synonyms & Similar Words
Relevance
- acceptance
- submissiveness
- submission
- defeatism
- acquiescence
- sadness
- desperation
- sorrow
- oppression
- unhappiness
- passivity
- passiveness
- cynicism
- melancholy
- dejection
- pessimism
- agony
- depression
- mournfulness
- distress
- joylessness
- gloominess
- gloom
- misery
- dreariness
- hopelessness
- despair
- dumps
- blues
- sorrowfulness
- dolor
- blue devils
- pain
- despondence
- downheartedness
- mopes
- self-pity
- disconsolateness
- desolation
- self-despair
- dispiritedness
- doldrums
- despondency
- woefulness
- woe
- wretchedness
- forlornness
- dolefulness
- despond
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
- cheerfulness
- optimism
- cheer
- hopefulness
- mirth
- sunniness
- defiance
- resistance
- joviality
- glee
- gayety
- hope
- gaiety
- jollity
- lightheartedness
- mirthfulness
- merriment
- gleefulness
2
as in retirement
the act or practice of giving up something (such as a job or position) The senator abruptly announced his resignation following news of the scandal. Synonyms & Similar Words
- retirement
- departure
- abdication
- quitting
- leaving
- surrender
- departing
- exiting
- renouncement
- relinquishment
- leave
- stepping down
- exit
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
- acceptance
- adoption
- embracement
- embrace
- espousal