Resignedly (Adverb)
Meaning 1
With resignation and acceptance; in a resigned manner; "resignedly, I telegraphed back that it was all right with me if he insisted".
Examples
- She smiled resignedly and picked up the extra workload that her colleague had left behind.
- The team captain nodded resignedly and accepted the coach's decision to bench him for the rest of the game.
- After trying all options, he resignedly accepted that he would never be able to fix the old car.
- She shook her head and accepted the bad weather forecast resignedly, deciding to change her weekend plans.
- The manager resignedly informed the staff that the company was downsizing and several jobs would be cut.
Meaning 2
In a hopeless resigned manner; "she shrugged her shoulders abjectly".
Examples
- The old man accepted his fate resignedly and sat by the river, waiting for his time to pass.
- She resignedly agreed to the strict rules, knowing there was no other choice.
- After being defeated in the competition for the third time, he accepted his loss resignedly and congratulated the winner.
- The weary traveler resignedly accepted the long wait for the late bus.
- With a quiet sigh, she resignedly handed over her keys and let the officer take over the investigation.