Ayawan (en. Refusal)

/a.ya.wan/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
noun
The condemnation or rejection of something.
His refusal of the offer greatly worried everyone.
Ang kanyang ayawan sa alok ay labis na ikinabahala ng lahat.

Etymology

From the word 'ayaw' meaning not wanting.

Common Phrases and Expressions

There is refusal
There is misunderstanding or objection.
May ayawan

Related Words

dislike
The state of having no desire or refusal.
ayaw
reject
The action of not accepting or agreeing.
tanggihan

Slang Meanings

disagreement
Let's just agree to disagree, we don't want the same thing.
Ayawan na lang tayo, di tayo pareho ng gusto.
too lazy to leave or distance oneself
Okay, let's just back out in the middle of the game.
Sige, ayawan na lang tayo sa gitna ng laban.
indifference
No hard feelings, as long as we're happy.
Walang ayawan, basta't masaya tayo.