Resignedly/rɪˈzaɪnɪdli/ Definition 1 of 1Pro Tip 1/3Emotional Acceptance Shows accepting a situation with a heavy heart, expressing a sense of giving up. She looked at the overcast sky resignedly, no picnic today. Pro Tip 2/3No Resistance Indicates no attempt to challenge or fight a disappointing situation. The team listened resignedly as the coach announced their defeat. Pro Tip 3/3Subtle Displeasure Often hints at underlying dissatisfaction despite outward acceptance. He returned the faulty product resignedly, too tired to argue.