rejection — the action of refusing to accept, consider, or submit to something or someone
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: the action of refusing to accept, consider, or submit to something or someone
Pronunciation (IPA): /rɪˈdʒekʃən/
Example Sentences
- After 50 rejections, he finally got accepted to his dream job as a professional pizza taster.
- The rejection of his marriage proposal was so awkward that even the restaurant's background music stopped.
- Students often experience rejection when applying to competitive universities.
rejection
NOUN[/rɪˈdʒekʃən/]
the action of refusing to accept, consider, or submit to something or someone
the action of refusing to accept, consider, or submit to something or someone
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
Derived from Latin, where the word originates from the concept of 'throwing back' or 'casting aside.' The term metaphorically describes the act of throwing away unwanted objects, reflecting its core sense of dismissal or refusal.
Breakdown
re- (back) + -ject (throw, from Latin jacere) + -ion (noun suffix forming the act or state of)
🎵Rhyme
🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“After 50 rejections, he finally got accepted to his dream job as a professional pizza taster.”
“The rejection of his marriage proposal was so awkward that even the restaurant's background music stopped.”
“Students often experience rejection when applying to competitive universities.”
“The committee's rejection of the proposal surprised everyone at the meeting.”
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