Rejector: meaning, definitions and examples
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rejector
[ rɪˈdʒɛktər ]
person who rejects
A rejector is an individual or entity that rejects or does not accept something. This term is often used in contexts such as applications, proposals, or offers, emphasizing the act of denial.
Synonyms
decliner, denier, objector, refuser.
Examples of usage
- The committee acted as the rejector of the funding application.
- As a rejector of poor quality work, she demanded revisions.
- In the hiring process, the rejector determines which candidates advance.
- The rejector criticized the proposal for lacking evidence.
- Being a rejector can sometimes lead to tough decisions.
Translations
Translations of the word "rejector" in other languages:
🇵🇹 rejeitador
🇮🇳 अस्वीकर्ता
🇩🇪 Ablehner
🇮🇩 penolak
🇺🇦 відкидач
🇵🇱 odrzucający
🇯🇵 拒否者
🇫🇷 rejetteur
🇪🇸 rechazador
🇹🇷 reddedici
🇰🇷 거부자
🇸🇦 رافض
🇨🇿 odmítač
🇸🇰 odmietač
🇨🇳 拒绝者
🇸🇮 zavračalec
🇮🇸 höfning
🇰🇿 қабылдаушы
🇬🇪 უარყოფელი
🇦🇿 rədd edən
🇲🇽 rechazador
Etymology
The word 'rejector' comes from the Latin 'rejicere', which means to throw back or refuse. This Latin term is composed of the prefix 're-', indicating a backward motion, and 'jacere', meaning to throw. As it evolved through Middle English, it took on various forms before settling into the current use and spelling. The suffix '-or' denotes a person who performs a certain action, which in this case refers to the act of rejecting. The transition into modern English usage emphasizes the role of the rejector in various domains, from interpersonal relationships to professional and academic settings. Over time, the acceptance or rejection of ideas has played a vital role in shaping discourse, making the term relevant in both formal and informal contexts.