Rejecting: meaning, definitions and examples
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rejecting
[ rษชหdสษktษชล ]
refusing acceptance
Rejecting is the act of dismissing or refusing to accept something or someone. It can refer to various contexts, including rejecting an idea, proposal, or an individual's advances. This action often conveys disapproval or a lack of agreement. In emotional contexts, rejecting can imply a refusal to acknowledge feelings or relations. The significance of the rejection can vary greatly depending on the situation and the entities involved.
Synonyms
declining, dismiss, rebuffing, refusing, turning down.
Examples of usage
- She was rejecting his proposal once again.
- The committee is rejecting all the submissions.
- He felt hurt after rejecting her invitation.
- Their experiences of rejecting help led to isolation.
Translations
Translations of the word "rejecting" in other languages:
๐ต๐น rejeitando
๐ฎ๐ณ เค เคธเฅเคตเฅเคเฅเคคเคฟ
๐ฉ๐ช Ablehnung
๐ฎ๐ฉ menolak
๐บ๐ฆ ะฒัะดั ะธะปะตะฝะฝั
๐ต๐ฑ odrzucanie
๐ฏ๐ต ๆๅฆ
๐ซ๐ท rejet
๐ช๐ธ rechazo
๐น๐ท reddetme
๐ฐ๐ท ๊ฑฐ๋ถ
๐ธ๐ฆ ุฑูุถ
๐จ๐ฟ odmรญtnutรญ
๐ธ๐ฐ odmietanie
๐จ๐ณ ๆ็ป
๐ธ๐ฎ zavrnitev
๐ฎ๐ธ hรถfnun
๐ฐ๐ฟ าะฐะฑัะปะดะฐะผะฐั
๐ฌ๐ช แฃแแ แงแแคแ
๐ฆ๐ฟ rษdd etmษ
๐ฒ๐ฝ rechazo
Etymology
The word 'rejecting' is derived from the Latin word 'rejectus', which is the past participle of 'rejacere', meaning 'to throw back'. The prefix 're-' implies a reversal, while 'jacere' comes from the root meaning 'to throw'. 'Reject' made its way into the English language in the early 15th century, initially referring to the act of casting aside or refusing something. Over time, the meaning broadened to encompass various forms of refusal or dismissal across different contexts, including personal, professional, and academic scenarios. As languages evolved, the usage and nuances of the term 'rejecting' have adapted to fit modern communicative needs, reflecting societal changes in how we accept or deny ideas, offers, and relationships.