All 3 Uses of
resignation
in
Far from the Madding Crowd
- "Then they must die," she said, in a resigned tone.†
Chpt 19-21
- She gave a sigh of resignation.†
Chpt 40-42 *
- "I've had a very pale companion for the last four miles," said Joseph, indulging in a shudder toned down by resignation.†
Chpt 40-42
Definition:
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(resignation as in: accepted it with resignation) acceptance of something undesired as unavoidable or the lesser of evils