Resign yourself to

verb phrase

To accept something unpleasant because you cannot change it.

I've resigned myself to the fact that I will not be getting a promotion this year.
Visual representation of "resign yourself to" - To accept something unpleasant because you cannot change it.

Often appears as...

  • resign yourself to the fact
  • resign yourself to the possibility
verb phrase

To agree to accept something that is not ideal or desirable, because you believe it's the only option you have.

He resigned himself to a life without happiness.
Visual representation of "resign yourself to" - To agree to accept something that is not ideal or desirable, because you believe it's the only option you have.

Often appears as...

  • resign yourself to life
  • resign yourself to future
verb phrase

To accept something unpleasant because you cannot change it.

I've resigned myself to the fact that I will not be getting a promotion this year.
Visual representation of "resign yourself to" - To accept something unpleasant because you cannot change it.

Often appears as...

  • resign yourself to the fact
  • resign yourself to the possibility
verb phrase

To agree to accept something that is not ideal or desirable, because you believe it's the only option you have.

He resigned himself to a life without happiness.
Visual representation of "resign yourself to" - To agree to accept something that is not ideal or desirable, because you believe it's the only option you have.

Often appears as...

  • resign yourself to life
  • resign yourself to future
Definition 1 of 2
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Emotional Acceptance

Used when emotionally coming to terms with an unpleasant situation.

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After the accident, he resigned himself to a lengthy recovery.
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Inevitable Outcomes

Used when acknowledging an outcome that is certain or unavoidable.

Illustration for Inevitable Outcomes
With the deadline tomorrow, I've resigned myself to a sleepless night.
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Negative Connotation

Usually implies disappointment or a sense of giving up on something better.

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She resigned herself to never fulfilling her dream of becoming an artist.
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Emotional Acceptance

Used when emotionally coming to terms with an unpleasant situation.

Illustration for Emotional Acceptance
After the accident, he resigned himself to a lengthy recovery.
LampPro Tip 2/3

Inevitable Outcomes

Used when acknowledging an outcome that is certain or unavoidable.

Illustration for Inevitable Outcomes
With the deadline tomorrow, I've resigned myself to a sleepless night.
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Negative Connotation

Usually implies disappointment or a sense of giving up on something better.

Illustration for Negative Connotation
She resigned herself to never fulfilling her dream of becoming an artist.
LampPro Tip 1/3

Emotional Acceptance

Used when emotionally coming to terms with an unpleasant situation.

Illustration for Emotional Acceptance
After the accident, he resigned himself to a lengthy recovery.
LampPro Tip 2/3

Inevitable Outcomes

Used when acknowledging an outcome that is certain or unavoidable.

Illustration for Inevitable Outcomes
With the deadline tomorrow, I've resigned myself to a sleepless night.
LampPro Tip 3/3

Negative Connotation

Usually implies disappointment or a sense of giving up on something better.

Illustration for Negative Connotation
She resigned herself to never fulfilling her dream of becoming an artist.
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