resignedness

noun

Definition of resignednessnext
as in acquiescence

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  1. acquiescence
  2. deference
  3. submission
  4. compliance
  5. passivity
  6. humility
  7. meekness
Noun
  • Indeed, the notion remains strong that Ukraine’s acquiescence to Russia on the territorial issue would send a devastating signal around the world that force prevails over the rule of law.
    Howard LaFranchi, The Christian Science Monitor, 21 Nov. 2024
  • But all dictatorships require at least some degree of either popular support or acquiescence.
    Brett L. Carter, Foreign Affairs, 6 Jan. 2023
Definition of acquiescence
Noun
  • Such deference to character development over world-building — especially considering the series leads the charge into DC’s new universe — is even more endearing than Gunn’s clear compassion for his misunderstood monsters.
    Ben Travers, IndieWire, 5 Dec. 2024
  • During Tuesday's episode of the Pod Save America podcast, Stephanie Cutter, Harris' campaign adviser, said the vice president wasn't willing to depart from the precedent of deference to the president during her campaign.
    Yaakov Katz, Newsweek, 27 Nov. 2024
Definition of deference
Noun
  • Assess vendors’ submissions, monitor compliance and flag potential issues.
    Venky Yerrapotu, Forbes, 13 Dec. 2024
  • Your submission will be governed by our general Terms of Use and Privacy Policy.
    NPR Staff, NPR, 12 Dec. 2024
Definition of submission
Noun
  • Identify Priority Data The question is not how much is too much data, but what data is important to facilitate a business’s existence and growth, and how does that data align with corporate and customer KPIs or compliance requirements?
    Expert Panel®, Forbes, 16 Dec. 2024
  • An audit of the Louisiana Department of Education’s seclusion and restraint practices for students with disabilities reveals underreporting and compliance with state laws.
    Nolan McKendry | The Center Square, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 16 Dec. 2024
Definition of compliance
Noun
  • This combination of sloppiness and passivity creates the defensive transition scenarios that Maresca wants to limit.
    Liam Twomey, The Athletic, 28 Aug. 2024
  • In media relations, the fastest PR team often wins the coverage, while passivity and delays can kill a good opportunity.
    David Racine, Forbes, 26 Nov. 2024
Definition of passivity
Noun
  • People who ooze humility don’t run for President, after all.
    Philip Elliott, TIME, 11 Dec. 2024
  • Sometimes stepping away from a toxic environment means embracing humility, relinquishing your impressive title, and starting over.
    Daniel R. Depetris, Newsweek, 7 Dec. 2024
Definition of humility
Noun
  • Most disconcerting is the meekness of Washington’s supposedly stalwart European allies.
    Raphael Cohen, Foreign Affairs, 5 Nov. 2014
  • But to see Bass as a kumbaya leader — or to mistake her softness for meekness — is to fundamentally misunderstand her.
    Julia Wick, Los Angeles Times, 23 June 2024
Definition of meekness
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