defeatism vs resignation
resignation vs defeatismdefeatism and resignation both are nouns.
| Word | Noun | Adjective | Verb | Adverb |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| defeatism | Yes | No | No | No |
| resignation | Yes | No | No | No |
As nouns,
resignation is a hypernym of
defeatism; that is, resignation is a
word with a broader meaning than defeatism:
- defeatism: acceptance of the inevitability of defeat
- resignation: acceptance of despair
Other hypernyms of defeatism include
surrender.
| defeatism (noun) | resignation (noun) |
|---|---|
| acceptance of the inevitability of defeat | the act of giving up (a claim or office or possession etc.) |
| a formal document giving notice of your intention to resign | |
| acceptance of despair |
Words related to "defeatism"
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