1. in a way that shows acceptance of something unpleasant but unavoidable

Examples

• She resignedly accepted the job transfer to another city.
• He resignedly nodded when told he would have to work overtime again.
• The students resignedly packed up their books when class was canceled.
• She resignedly sighed as she looked at the long line at the DMV.
• The team resignedly walked off the field after their third consecutive loss.
• He resignedly agreed to attend the meeting he had been dreading.