unresigned

Refusing to accept

Unresigned describes someone who has not accepted or submitted to an unwelcome situation.

Where resigned suggests quiet acceptance of fate, unresigned implies continued resistance or refusal to make peace with circumstances: She remained unresigned to her diagnosis, pursuing every treatment option.

The word often carries a note of defiance or stubborn hope.

defiant

rebellious

Resisting authority or control

insubordinateDefying rightful authority
disobedientRefusing to follow orders
resistantWithstanding external forces

recalcitrant · noncompliant · oppositional · contumacious · unsubmissive · mutinous · refractory · uncooperative · intransigent · unbowed

undaunted

brave

Showing courage despite fear

courageousShowing bravery under threat
fearlessLacking any apprehension
intrepidResolutely without fear

bold · daring · plucky · stouthearted · lionhearted · unafraid · unflinching · unintimidated · undismayed · unshaken

persistent

determined

Firmly committed to purpose

tenaciousStubbornly determined to continue
perseveringMaintaining effort despite difficulty
relentlessContinuing without pause

indefatigable · dogged · unflagging · unrelenting · tireless · unstopping · unceasing · continuing · enduring · lasting

steadfast

committed

Firmly pledged or bound

loyalFirm in allegiance
faithfulConsistently loyal and true
dedicatedWholly committed to something

devoted · staunch · constant · true · allegiant · unswerving · unshakable · immovable · unswayed · unchanged

Opposites

acceptance of circumstances

unresignedresigned

Yielded to circumstances

accepting · acquiescent · submissive · reconciled · yielding

psychological peace

unresignedat peace

In a calm state

serene · tranquil · stoic · content · settled

Family

resign, resigned, resignation, resigning, resigner, resigners, resignable

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