Meaning & Definition of word "Rejection"
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Rejection
/rɪˈdʒɛkʃən/
noun:
- 1. the act of rejecting or the state of being rejected.
- Example: Her rejection of the offer surprised everyone in the room.
- 2. refusal to accept, consider, or submit to something.
- Example: The project's rejection by the committee led to disappointment among the team members.
- 3. the act of dismissing or refusing to recognize a person’s feelings or ideas.
- Example: He struggled with the rejection of his proposal by his peers.
- 4. the state of being rejected, especially in personal or social contexts.
- Example: Many people find it hard to cope with the emotional pain of rejection.
Etymology
Derived from the Latin 'rejectionem', which means 'a throwing back'.
Common Phrases and Expressions
rejection letter:
A letter informing someone that their application has been denied.
fear of rejection:
Anxiety about being refused or not accepted in social situations.
acceptance and rejection:
The dual processes of acknowledging or denying something.
Related Words
acceptance:
The act of agreeing to or receiving something.
neglect:
Failure to care for someone or something.
dismissal:
The act of ordering or allowing someone to leave.
Slang Meanings of rejection
Meaning: Getting ghosted
Example Sentence: I thought we had a connection, but then I got ghosted after asking her out.
Meaning: Curve
Example Sentence: He thought he had a date set up, but she gave him the curve instead.