What does the cryptic crossword clue "Mark cuts grass, uncomplaining (8)" mean?

The definition is "uncomplaining". The wordplay uses a container (one word inside another). SIGN (synonym="mark") in REED (synonym="a type of grass") = RESIGNED; definition: "uncomplaining" The answer is RESIGNED.

Mark cuts grass, uncomplaining (8)

Independent Cryptic #10874 | 20 Across | 2021-08-19 flower

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