resignation
nounDivide resignation into syllables:
res · ig · na · tion
How to pronounce resignation:
Definition of resignation:
- resignation (noun):
- the act of resigning
- acceptance of despair.
- an act or instance of resigning something surrender
Synonyms for resignation:
acceptanceleavingdejectionacquiescencesadnesssorrowunhappinessdepressionoppressionnoticeShow 11 more
Antonyms for resignation:
stayangeragitationagreementwildnessimpetuositycontinuationimpatienceirritabilityexcessShow 2 more
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