Rejection: meaning, definitions and examples
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rejection
[ rɪˈdʒɛkʃən ]
feeling
The act of rejecting or the state of being rejected, as in refusal to accept, consider, approve, or use.
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- Her rejection of his proposal left him heartbroken.
- His constant rejection by publishers made him doubt his writing abilities.
social
The act of not accepting a person or thing, leading to exclusion or isolation.
Synonyms
exclusion, isolation, ostracism
Examples of usage
- The rejection she faced from her peers made her feel lonely and unwanted.
- Being constantly faced with rejection at job interviews took a toll on his self-esteem.
Translations
Translations of the word "rejection" in other languages:
🇵🇹 rejeição
🇮🇳 अस्वीकृति
🇩🇪 Ablehnung
🇮🇩 penolakan
🇺🇦 відмова
🇵🇱 odrzucenie
🇯🇵 拒絶 (きょぜつ)
🇫🇷 rejet
🇪🇸 rechazo
🇹🇷 reddetme
🇰🇷 거절 (拒絶)
🇸🇦 رفض
🇨🇿 odmítnutí
🇸🇰 odmietnutie
🇨🇳 拒绝 (jùjué)
🇸🇮 zavrnitev
🇮🇸 höfnun
🇰🇿 бас тарту
🇬🇪 უარყოფა
🇦🇿 rəddetmə
🇲🇽 rechazo
Word origin
The word 'rejection' originates from the Latin word 'reiectio', which means 'a casting off'. It has been used in the English language since the late 15th century. The concept of rejection has been a part of human interactions throughout history, often associated with feelings of disappointment, hurt, or inadequacy.