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rejecter

[ rɪˈdʒɛktər ]

Noun

^{Context #1 | Noun}

in interpersonal relationships

A person who dismisses or refuses to accept someone or something. They often reject ideas, offers, or proposals.

Synonyms

denier, disdainer, refuser.

Which Synonym Should You Choose?

Word	Description / Examples
rejecter	Also means someone who declines or does not accept things. This can be used interchangeably with 'refuser' in some contexts. It’s neutral to slightly negative. As a rejecter of social norms, he often stood out in the crowd. She was a rejecter of low-quality work, always striving for perfection.
refuser	Usually refers to someone who turns down offers, invitations, or demands. It is fairly neutral and context-specific. He is known as a refuser of bribes, maintaining high ethical standards. As a refuser of unnecessary medication, she sought alternative treatments.
denier	Used to describe someone who refuses to accept established facts or truths, often related to controversial issues. It usually carries a negative connotation. A climate change denier might ignore overwhelming scientific evidence. She faced backlash for being a Holocaust denier.
disdainer	Describes someone who looks down on others or shows contempt or scorn, typically towards people or things they consider inferior. It has a strong negative connotation. He was a disdainer of popular culture, always criticizing mainstream media. Her demeanor as a disdainer alienated many potential friends.

Examples of usage

He was always the rejecter in their group, never willing to compromise.
She has gained a reputation as a rejecter of traditional values.
Despite being a rejecter of modern technology, she still manages to thrive in her own way.
The rejecter of the group, he always seemed to have a different perspective on things.
In his role as the rejecter, he often faced criticism for his strong opinions.

Translations

Translations of the word "rejecter" in other languages:

🇵🇹 rejeitador

🇮🇳 अस्वीकारकर्ता

🇩🇪 Ablehner

🇮🇩 penolak

🇺🇦 відмовник

🇵🇱 odrzucający

🇯🇵 拒否者 (きょひしゃ)

🇫🇷 rejetant

🇪🇸 rechazador

🇹🇷 reddedici

🇰🇷 거부자 (geobu-ja)

🇸🇦 رافض

🇨🇿 odmítač

🇸🇰 odmietač

🇨🇳 拒绝者 (jùjué zhě)

🇸🇮 zavračalec

🇮🇸 hafnari

🇰🇿 қабылдамаушы

🇬🇪 უარმყოფელი

🇦🇿 rədd edən

🇲🇽 rechazador

Etymology

The word 'rejecter' originated from the verb 'reject', which has been in use since the late 15th century. The suffix '-er' is added to form the noun 'rejecter', referring to someone who rejects. The concept of rejection has been a part of human interactions throughout history, with individuals refusing or dismissing ideas, offers, or people for various reasons.