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rassegnazione

/ras.seɲ.ɲatˈt͡sjo.ne/
noun (feminine)★Intermediate— resignation
formal

The acceptance of something undesirable but unavoidable; passive submission to a fate or outcome.

La rassegnazione è spesso l'unica via quando non si può cambiare la situazione.

Resignation is often the only way when you can't change the situation.

💡

Used in contexts of defeat, acceptance of loss, or giving up hope. Can carry a slightly negative connotation of passivity.

formal

The act of formally giving up a position or role.

La sua rassegnazione dall'incarico è stata improvvisa.

His resignation from the position was sudden.

💡

Synonymous with 'resignation' in the sense of leaving a job or position.

Collocations

rassegnazione totalecomplete resignationrassegnazione forzataforced resignationrassegnazione a un destinoresignation to a fate

Synonyms

sottomissioneaccettazionerinuncia

Antonyms

ribellioneresistenzaprotesta

💡Pro Tip

Avoiding confusion with 'resignazione'

'Rassegnazione' is the correct spelling for the noun meaning 'resignation' (both emotional and positional). 'Resignazione' is not a standard Italian word and should be avoided.

⚡Gold Rule

Context matters

Use 'rassegnazione' for the emotional state of accepting something bad, and 'dimissioni' for the act of quitting a job. For example: 'Ha dato le dimissioni' (He resigned from his job) vs. 'Ha accettato la rassegnazione' (He accepted the resignation [of his fate]).

📖Word Origin

From the Latin 'resignatio', meaning 'a giving up' or 'renunciation'. Derived from 'resignare' (to resign, give up), composed of 're-' (back, away) + 'signare' (to mark, sign).

📝Usage Notes

In Italian, 'rassegnazione' can refer to both the act of giving up a position (e.g., a job) and the emotional state of accepting an unfavorable outcome. The emotional sense is more common in everyday language.

Word Breakdown

ras-
prefix indicating intensity or repetition (from Latin 're-')
prefix
+
-segn-
root related to 'signare' (to mark, sign)
root
+
-azione
suffix forming nouns of action or result (from Latin '-atio')
suffix
Dizionario Italiano-Inglese

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