Reject: meaning, definitions and examples
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reject
[ rɪˈdʒɛkt ]
to refuse something
Reject means to refuse to accept, believe, or consider something. It can also mean to dismiss as inadequate, inappropriate, or not meeting the required standards. When you reject something, you are saying no to it or denying its validity.
Synonyms
decline, deny, disapprove, refuse, repudiate
Examples of usage
- He rejected the job offer because it didn't meet his salary expectations.
- She rejected his apology and refused to forgive him.
- The committee rejected the proposal due to lack of funding.
- I would never reject a heartfelt gesture from a friend.
- The university rejected my application for admission.
Translations
Translations of the word "reject" in other languages:
🇵🇹 rejeitar
🇮🇳 अस्वीकार करना
🇩🇪 ablehnen
🇮🇩 menolak
🇺🇦 відхилити
🇵🇱 odrzucić
🇯🇵 拒否する (きょひする)
🇫🇷 rejeter
🇪🇸 rechazar
🇹🇷 reddetmek
🇰🇷 거절하다
🇸🇦 رفض
🇨🇿 odmítnout
🇸🇰 odmietnuť
🇨🇳 拒绝 (jùjué)
🇸🇮 zavrniti
🇮🇸 hafna
🇰🇿 қабылдамау
🇬🇪 უარყოფა
🇦🇿 rədd etmək
🇲🇽 rechazar
Word origin
The word 'reject' originated from the Latin word 'reicere', which means 'to throw back'. It entered the English language in the late 15th century. The concept of rejection has been present in human interactions since ancient times, with various cultures having different customs and practices related to refusal or denial.