26984 words

rejection

6 definitions • 8 examples
1
the act of refusing to accept, use, or believe someone or something:

Examples:

The government's rejection of the plans is a setback for us.
2
a letter, etc. that tells you that you have not been successful in getting a job, a place on a course of study, etc.:

Examples:

I've applied for ten jobs, but I've had ten rejections/rejection letters.
3
the act of not giving someone the love and attention they want and expect:

Examples:

He never asked her to marry him out of fear of rejection.
4
the act or process of rejecting someone or something:

Examples:

[ U ] fear of rejection
[ C ] I applied for ten jobs and got ten rejections.
5
the act of refusing to accept an idea, suggestion, proposal, etc.:

Examples:

The company's rejection of the proposal came as a total surprise.
6
the act of deciding not to accept someone for a job, course of study, etc. or the fact of not being accepted:

Examples:

I've applied for loads of jobs and had a string of rejections.
It's difficult to be unemployed and face rejection again and again.

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