resignedly

IPA/rɪˈzaɪnɪdli/
IPA/rɪˈzaɪnɪdli/

resignedly — adverb

1. in a quietly accepting way that shows someone knows an unwelcome situation will

1.副詞C1
釋義

in a quietly accepting way that shows someone knows an unwelcome situation will not change

例句

After the rent went up again, Lien resignedly started looking for a smaller flat.

resignedly after unwelcome news

Daichi resignedly signed the form when the school refused his appeal.

resignedly + signed [accepting a decision]

同義詞
  • reluctantly

    focuses more on unwilling action before acceptance is complete

  • wearily

    suggests tiredness or fed-up tone rather than acceptance itself

  • helplessly

    stresses lack of power more strongly than calm acceptance

反義詞
  • willingly

    shows ready agreement instead of reluctant acceptance

  • cheerfully

    adds a positive mood rather than quiet disappointment

  • defiantly

    shows open resistance instead of giving in

文法句型

resignedly + verb

Resignedly, + clause

用法筆記

Often used when someone accepts a decision, delay, loss, or restriction they cannot change. Compared with 'reluctantly', it suggests less active resistance and more quiet recognition that further protest will not help.

常見錯誤

❌Nina resignedly refused to join the game.
✅Nina reluctantly refused to join the game.
💡'resignedly' usually shows acceptance of something unavoidable, not active refusal.
❌Owen resignedly told us his cat had died.
✅Owen sadly told us his cat had died.
💡bad news alone calls for sadness; 'resignedly' suggests accepting an unwelcome situation.