Rejection: meaning, definitions and examples

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rejection

 

[ rɪˈdʒɛkʃən ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

feeling

The act of rejecting or the state of being rejected, as in refusal to accept, consider, approve, or use.

Synonyms

denial, dismissal, refusal

Examples of usage

  • Her rejection of his proposal left him heartbroken.
  • His constant rejection by publishers made him doubt his writing abilities.
Context #2 | Noun

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

Etymology

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.

See also: reject, rejected, rejecter.

Word Frequency Rank

With rank #4,597, this word represents useful upper-intermediate vocabulary. Understanding and using it will help you express more complex ideas effectively.