resignation
Translation
resignation, letter of resignation, acceptance
Examples
I handed in my resignation this morning.
I handed in my resignation this morning.
He accepted his defeat with resignation.
He accepted his defeat with resignation.
Grammar Patterns
((to hand in/submit)) one's resignation to submit a letter stating one is leaving a job I handed in my resignation this morning.
((with)) resignation with acceptance of something unpleasant He accepted his defeat with resignation.
Similar Words
Synonyms: departure, leaving, acceptance; Antonyms: appointment, resistance
Etymology
From the verb 'resign', which comes from Latin 're-' (back) + 'signare' (to sign). The act of 'un-signing'.
Memory Tips
This is the noun form of 'resign'. It can mean the act of leaving a job, or the feeling of accepting a bad situation.