Cool MateMeaning of Rejection
the act of refusing to accept or consider something
In simple words: Not accepting something or someone.
Rejection in a sentence
- Her proposal met with unanimous rejection.
- a rejection letter *(= a letter in which you are told, for example, that you have not been accepted for a job)*
- I've had letters of rejection from several publishers.
- Everyone from George Orwell to JK Rowling has had **rejection slips** *(= formal notice from a publisher that a book, etc. is rejected)*.
- He had a second lung transplant after rejection of the first.
- painful feelings of rejection
How to use Rejection
Use 'rejection' in formal texts or discussions about situations where something is refused. Avoid in casual conversations.
Grammar pattern
rejection + of + object
Memory hint
Think of 'reject' and 'eject' — both mean to throw away or push out.
Related words
Collocations with Rejection
- face rejection
- fear of rejection
- rejection letter
- rejection of proposal
- social rejection
Opposites of Rejection
Common mistakes with Rejection
- Confused with 'refusal' — 'rejection' usually refers to an idea or proposal.
- Using 'rejection' without specifying what is rejected can be confusing.
- Mixing up 'rejection' and 'abandonment' — they have different meanings.
Rejection appears in
Rejection in other languages
- Arabicالعربية
رفض
عدم قبول شيء أو شخص.
- Bengaliবাংলা
প্রত্যাখ্যান
কাউকে বা কিছু গ্রহণ না করা।
- GermanDeutsch
Ablehnung
Etwas oder jemanden nicht annehmen.
- SpanishEspañol
Rechazo
No aceptar algo o a alguien.
- Persianفارسی
رد، رد کردن
قبول نکردن چیزی یا کسی.
- FrenchFrançais
Rejet
Ne pas accepter quelque chose ou quelqu'un.
- Hindiहिन्दी
अस्वीकृति
किसी चीज़ या किसी को स्वीकार न करना।
- ItalianItaliano
Rifiuto
Non accettare qualcosa o qualcuno.
- PortuguesePortuguês
Rejeição
Não aceitar algo ou alguém.
- RussianРусский
Отказ
Непринятие чего-либо или кого-либо.
- Urduاردو
ردیابی، نامنظوری
کسی چیز یا کسی شخص کو قبول نہ کرنا۔
- Chinese中文
拒绝
不接受某人或某物。
More words like Rejection
- Dismissal
- Refusal
- AbolishC1
To formally put an end to a system, practice, or institution.
- AbortionC1
the deliberate ending of a pregnancy at an early stage
- AbsenceC1
the fact of somebody being away from a place where they are usually expected to be; the occasion or period of time when somebody is away
- AbsentC1
not in a place because of illness, etc.
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Frequently asked questions about Rejection
What does Rejection mean?
Not accepting something or someone.
What is the definition of Rejection?
the act of refusing to accept or consider something
How do you use Rejection in a sentence?
Her proposal met with unanimous rejection.
Can you give another example of Rejection?
a rejection letter *(= a letter in which you are told, for example, that you have not been accepted for a job)*
What are synonyms for Rejection?
Common alternatives include dismissal, refusal, negation, disapproval, rebuff.
What is the opposite of Rejection?
Opposite meanings include acceptance, approval, embrace.
What words go with Rejection?
It commonly pairs with face rejection, fear of rejection, rejection letter, rejection of proposal, social rejection.
What are common mistakes when using Rejection?
Confused with 'refusal' — 'rejection' usually refers to an idea or proposal. Using 'rejection' without specifying what is rejected can be confusing. Mixing up 'rejection' and 'abandonment' — they have different meanings.
How do you pronounce Rejection?
US: /["/rɪˈdʒekʃn/"]/, UK: /["/rɪˈdʒekʃn/"]/. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.
When should I use Rejection?
Use 'rejection' in formal texts or discussions about situations where something is refused. Avoid in casual conversations.
What CEFR level is Rejection?
"Rejection" is at C1 level on the CEFR scale.