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Rebuffed: meaning, definitions and examples

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rebuffed

 

[ rɪˈbʌfd ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

rejection situation

Rebuffed refers to the action of rejecting or snubbing someone or something in a blunt or abrupt manner. This term often conveys a sense of dismissiveness and can be used in both personal and professional contexts. When someone is rebuffed, they typically experience a feeling of rejection or humiliation. The term can also relate to situations where a proposal or offer is turned down forcefully.

Synonyms

dismissed, rejected, snubbed, turned down

Examples of usage

  • She was rebuffed when she asked for a raise.
  • His advances were met with a rebuffed response.
  • The proposal was rebuffed by the committee members.
  • After several attempts to connect, he felt rebuffed.

Translations

Translations of the word "rebuffed" in other languages:

🇵🇹 rejeitado

🇮🇳 नकारा

🇩🇪 zurückgewiesen

🇮🇩 ditolak

🇺🇦 відкинутий

🇵🇱 odrzucony

🇯🇵 拒絶された

🇫🇷 rejeté

🇪🇸 rechazado

🇹🇷 reddedilmiş

🇰🇷 거부된

🇸🇦 مرفوض

🇨🇿 odmítnutý

🇸🇰 odmietnutý

🇨🇳 拒绝的

🇸🇮 zavrnjeno

🇮🇸 hafnað

🇰🇿 қайтарылған

🇬🇪 გამორიცხული

🇦🇿 rədd edilmiş

🇲🇽 rechazado

Word origin

The word 'rebuff' traces its origins back to the early 16th century, derived from the Middle French term 'rebuffe,' which means a blunt rejection. It has its roots in the Old French 'rebuf', meaning to push back or repel. The first recorded usage of the term in English was in the 1520s, where it was used in the context of rejecting someone's advances or proposals. Over the centuries, the meaning of 'rebuff' has evolved, but it has consistently retained the core idea of rejecting or dismissing something with a certain degree of forcefulness. As English has borrowed from various languages, 'rebuff' reflects its rich etymological background, encompassing notions of both refusal and resistance.

Word Frequency Rank

At rank #25,225, this word represents specialized academic or technical vocabulary. It's less frequently encountered but may be valuable in specific contexts.