Meaning
resigned
- accepting an unpleasant situation without fighting it
- showing that hope or resistance has been given up
In a sentence
Dopo la notizia, sembrava molto rassegnato.
After the news, he seemed very resigned.
Perché hai quell'aria rassegnata oggi?
Why do you have that resigned look today?
Non sono rassegnato a perdere il lavoro.
I am not resigned to losing my job.
Word forms (4)
| Word | Word forms |
|---|---|
| rassegnato | masculine · singular |
| rassegnata | feminine · singular |
| rassegnati | masculine · plural |
| rassegnate | feminine · plural |
Usage notes
- Often used with essere, sembrare, apparire.
- Can describe a look or tone: sguardo rassegnato, tono rassegnato.
- Stronger than calmo: it suggests unwilling acceptance.