Rejected: meaning, definitions and examples
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rejected
[ rɪˈdʒɛktɪd ]
feeling
Refuse to accept (something or someone).
Synonyms
decline, dismiss, refuse, repudiate, turn down
Examples of usage
- He rejected any suggestion of a return to active politics
- She rejected his suggestion
- I was rejected by every publishing house in town
relationship
Dismiss as inadequate, inappropriate, or not to one's taste.
Synonyms
exclude, ignore, ostracize, shun, snub
Examples of usage
- She was rejected by her family
- He felt rejected and unwanted
feeling
The action of dismissing or refusing something.
Synonyms
declination, denial, dismissal, refusal, repudiation
Examples of usage
- The rejection of his application
- She couldn't bear the rejection
Translations
Translations of the word "rejected" in other languages:
🇵🇹 rejeitado
🇮🇳 अस्वीकृत
🇩🇪 abgelehnt
🇮🇩 ditolak
🇺🇦 відхилений
🇵🇱 odrzucony
🇯🇵 拒否された
🇫🇷 rejeté
🇪🇸 rechazado
🇹🇷 reddedildi
🇰🇷 거부된
🇸🇦 مرفوض
🇨🇿 odmítnutý
🇸🇰 odmietnutý
🇨🇳 被拒绝的
🇸🇮 zavrnjeno
🇮🇸 hafnað
🇰🇿 қабылданбаған
🇬🇪 უარყოფილი
🇦🇿 rədd edildi
🇲🇽 rechazado
Word origin
The word 'rejected' originated from the Latin word 'reicere', which means to throw back. The concept of rejection has been prevalent throughout history, as humans have always had to make choices about what to accept or refuse. In psychology, rejection is often associated with feelings of hurt, disappointment, and exclusion. It plays a significant role in interpersonal relationships and self-esteem. Understanding how to cope with rejection is an important aspect of emotional resilience and personal growth.