resignation
word
/ˌɹɛzəɡˈneɪʃən/
rez-ig-NAY-shuhn
/ɹɪzɪɡnˈeɪʃən/
rez-ig-NAY-shuhn
Definition
The act of leaving a job or position by choice; it can also mean calmly accepting something unpleasant that cannot be changed.
Usage & Nuances
Formal noun, often used in workplace settings ('letter of resignation', 'accept a resignation'). Also expresses a calm acceptance of fate ('a look of resignation'). Not to be confused with 'retirement' (permanent end of working) or 'dismissal' (forced out).
Spanish: renuncia - dimisiónPortuguese (BR): renúncia - demissãoPortuguese (PT): renúncia - demissãoChinese (Simplified): 辞职 - 顺从（听天由命）Chinese (Traditional): 辭職 - 順從（聽天由命）Hindi: इस्तीफ़ा - स्वीकार्यता (किस्मत को मान लेना)Arabic: استقالة - استسلام (تقبل بالأمر الواقع)Bengali: ইস্তফা - পদত্যাগ - হৃদয়ঙ্গম মেনে নেওয়া (মেনে নেওয়া অবস্থা)Russian: увольнение по собственному желанию - смирениеJapanese: 辞職 - 諦め (あきらめ)Vietnamese: từ chức - sự cam chịuKorean: 사직 - 체념Turkish: istifa - kaderine razı olmaUrdu: استعفیٰ - صبر سے قبول کرناIndonesian: pengunduran diri - penerimaan dengan pasrah
Example Sentences
After months of stress, his resignation felt like relief.
natural
I handed in my resignation yesterday.
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The boss accepted his resignation immediately.
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She sighed with resignation and agreed to help.
natural
There's a certain resignation in his voice when he talks about the changes.
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Her resignation surprised everyone at the office.
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