View synonyms for resignedly

resignedly

[ ri-zahy-nid-lee ]

Phonetic (Standard)IPA

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.

The poor whites of the South maintain no battle with starvation, but surrender resignedly to poverty.

He bellowed an angry command, but the Bugi closed his eyes and lowered his head resignedly, nodding in negation.

"They're coming here for the ride to-day," said Christie resignedly.

The girl glanced about her with a helpless gesture, and then, sighing resignedly, she entered the confessional.

"Since you are here, I may as well take you on trial," replied the grand old lady, resignedly.

April 19, 2024tortuous

[tawr-choo-uhs ]

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