Rejected: meaning, definitions and examples

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rejected

 

[ rɪˈdʒɛktɪd ]

Verb / Noun
Context #1 | Verb

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
Context #2 | Verb

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
Context #3 | Noun

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.

See also: reject, rejecter, rejection.

Word Frequency Rank

At position #2,638, this word belongs to solid intermediate vocabulary. It's frequently used in both casual and formal contexts and is worth learning for better fluency.