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/rɪˈdʒɛkt/
Meaning & Definition
noun
a person or thing that has been rejected
The book was a reject from the publishing house, despite its compelling story.
the act of rejecting something
Her reject of his argument left him speechless.
verb
to refuse to accept, consider, or use
She decided to reject the job offer because it didn't align with her career goals.
to dismiss or cast off something as undesirable or unworthy
The committee voted to reject the proposal after a lengthy discussion.
to fail to give an affirmative response to a request or proposal
He felt heartbroken when she decided to reject his invitation to the dance.
Etymology
From Latin 'reicere', meaning 'to throw back'.
Common Phrases and Expressions
reject with open arms:
To refuse something willing and freely.
reject the norm:
To disregard societal expectations.
reject outright:
To refuse something immediately and completely.
Related Words
Slang Meanings
To turn someone down.
He totally rejected her advances.
To ghost someone.
She just rejected him and stopped replying.