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View synonyms for resignedly
resignedly
[ ri-zahy-nid-lee ]
adverb
- in a way that expresses giving in to the insistence of another or to circumstances beyond one’s control:
I nodded my head gloomily and resignedly; something like this was bound to happen eventually.
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Word History and Origins
Origin of resignedly1
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Example Sentences
The poor whites of the South maintain no battle with starvation, but surrender resignedly to poverty.
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He bellowed an angry command, but the Bugi closed his eyes and lowered his head resignedly, nodding in negation.
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"They're coming here for the ride to-day," said Christie resignedly.
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The girl glanced about her with a helpless gesture, and then, sighing resignedly, she entered the confessional.
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"Since you are here, I may as well take you on trial," replied the grand old lady, resignedly.
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