What is the meaning of resignedly?

adverb. in a way that expresses giving in to the insistence of another or to circumstances beyond one's control:I nodded my head gloomily and resignedly; something like this was bound to happen eventually.
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What is another word for resignedly?

In this page you can discover 5 synonyms, antonyms, idiomatic expressions, and related words for resignedly, like: abjectly, glumly, wearily, apprehensively and sheepishly.
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How do you use resignedly in a sentence?

Resignedly Sentence Examples
  1. The children did not want to stop playing, but they resignedly put their toys away at their mother's request.
  2. She realized that the leader probably knew more than her, and decided to resignedly listen to him.
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What is an antonym for resignedly?

Opposite of adverb for ready to accept instruction or direction in an obedient manner. resistantly. unyieldingly.
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Is resignedly a noun?

resignedly adverb - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and usage notes | Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary at OxfordLearnersDictionaries.com.
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What's a synonym for sassy?

arrant, audacious, bold, brassy, brazen, cheeky, discourteous, disrespectful, flip, flippant, fresh, insolent, mouthy, rude, saucy, smart-alecky, wise.
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Is capriciously a word?

adj. Characterized by, arising from, or subject to caprice; impulsive or unpredictable: capricious decisions; capricious weather. ca·pri′cious·ly adv. ca·pri′cious·ness n.
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What does the word skittering?

1a : to glide or skip lightly or quickly. b : to move in or as in a jittery or jerky way leaves skittering over the sidewalk. 2 : to twitch the hook of a fishing line through or along the surface of water.
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Is unceasingly a word?

without stopping; continuously: As principal, she has worked unceasingly to instill a sense of excellence in students, faculty, and staff.
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What does the word imperiously?

1a : marked by arrogant assurance : domineering. b : befitting or characteristic of one of eminent rank or attainments : commanding, dominant an imperious manner. 2 : intensely compelling : urgent the imperious problems of the new age— J. F. Kennedy.
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What does the word gallantly?

1 : showy in dress or bearing : smart. 2a : splendid, stately a gallant ship. b : spirited, brave gallant efforts against the enemy. c : nobly chivalrous and often self-sacrificing. 3 : courteously and elaborately attentive especially to ladies.
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Where is the word resignedly in the outsiders?

"Drivers prefer coffee of the golden arches," he said a little resignedly. Either he was running for self-preservation or shooting at the Americans defensively or participating in the attack.”
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What is the opposite of sassy?

Antonyms. backward spiritless respectful stupid unintelligent styleless manual. saucy overbold impudent smart forward.
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What is resign from a job?

To resign is to quit or retire from a position. You can also resign yourself to something inevitable, like death — meaning you just accept that it's going to happen. When people resign, they're leaving something, like a job or political office.
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What does skitter mean in Irish?

Skitter: An annoying or untrustworthy person. May be used offhandedly or affectionately when describing a child eg "Go on, you wee skitter".
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What is the meaning of AMUM?

kind heartedness, kindness, mildness.
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How do you spell capriciousness?

CAPRICIOUSNESS | meaning in the Cambridge English Dictionary.
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What is a mercurial man?

Mercurial describes someone whose mood or behavior is changeable and unpredictable, or someone who is clever, lively, and quick.
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What does Sassy Girl mean?

The definition of sassy is someone or something that is lively, bold and a little feisty. An example of sassy is a quick witted, clever girl. adjective.
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Is it good to be sassy?

They're always raw, honest and unfiltered.

They will always give you an honest opinion, even when you don't want one. While it can be annoying at times, you come to expect it and respect it. You'd rather have someone who is brutally honest than someone who is fake-nice.
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Is Sassy positive or negative?

From its mainly negative origins, "sassy" has grown to develop the taste of something positive — spirited, confident and lively — while still carrying the whiff of the negative — loud, rude, belligerent.
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What does companionable mean in English?

Definition of companionable

: marked by, conducive to, or suggestive of companionship : sociable companionable people companionable laughter.
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