rejection
noun
re·jec·tion ri-ˈjek-shən 
1
a
: the action of rejecting : the state of being rejected
b
: an immune response in which foreign tissue (as of a skin graft or transplanted organ) is attacked by immune system components of the recipient organism
2
: something rejected
Synonyms
- contradiction
- denegation
- denial
- disallowance
- disavowal
- disclaimer
- disconfirmation
- negation
- repudiation
See all Synonyms & Antonyms 
Example Sentences
made a flat rejection of the charges against him the judge's swift rejection of the lawyer's request for a recess
Recent Examples on the Web That quality supports the idea of not being bothered by criticism or rejection. 
Neil Senturia, San Diego Union-Tribune, 19 Sep. 2022 China’s hyper-competitive schools and workplaces have given rise to movements like ‘lying flat’ and ‘involution,’ which symbolize young people’s growing rejection of its cutthroat systems. Yvonne Lau, Fortune, 17 Sep. 2022 Musicians learn about rejection fast — so give a little back; say no. Orlando Higginbottom, Billboard, 14 Sep. 2022 The film stars Kate Beckinsale and Brian Cox as a daughter and father whose relationship is marred by years of rejection and abandonment. Lovia Gyarkye, The Hollywood Reporter, 12 Sep. 2022 Again, the scene seems to represent Rhaenyra’s rejection of duty in favor of her own desire. Josh St. Clair, Men's Health, 12 Sep. 2022 In a statement late Thursday, Martinez slammed the task force's rejection of the Domes funding and its simultaneous consideration of the two spending proposals. Alison Dirr, Journal Sentinel, 9 Sep. 2022 Driving on Interstate 10 through Arizona — or more accurately, New Mexico, where filming took place — quickly becomes thorny for the Freemans, who encounter white men who do not take too well to a young Black woman’s rejection. Kimi Robinson, The Arizona Republic, 8 Sep. 2022 With 99% of the votes counted in Sunday’s plebiscite, the rejection camp had 61.9% support compared to 38.1% for approval amid heavy turnout with long lines at polling states. Daniel Politi, The Christian Science Monitor, 5 Sep. 2022 See More
Neil Senturia, San Diego Union-Tribune, 19 Sep. 2022 China’s hyper-competitive schools and workplaces have given rise to movements like ‘lying flat’ and ‘involution,’ which symbolize young people’s growing rejection of its cutthroat systems. Yvonne Lau, Fortune, 17 Sep. 2022 Musicians learn about rejection fast — so give a little back; say no. Orlando Higginbottom, Billboard, 14 Sep. 2022 The film stars Kate Beckinsale and Brian Cox as a daughter and father whose relationship is marred by years of rejection and abandonment. Lovia Gyarkye, The Hollywood Reporter, 12 Sep. 2022 Again, the scene seems to represent Rhaenyra’s rejection of duty in favor of her own desire. Josh St. Clair, Men's Health, 12 Sep. 2022 In a statement late Thursday, Martinez slammed the task force's rejection of the Domes funding and its simultaneous consideration of the two spending proposals. Alison Dirr, Journal Sentinel, 9 Sep. 2022 Driving on Interstate 10 through Arizona — or more accurately, New Mexico, where filming took place — quickly becomes thorny for the Freemans, who encounter white men who do not take too well to a young Black woman’s rejection. Kimi Robinson, The Arizona Republic, 8 Sep. 2022 With 99% of the votes counted in Sunday’s plebiscite, the rejection camp had 61.9% support compared to 38.1% for approval amid heavy turnout with long lines at polling states. Daniel Politi, The Christian Science Monitor, 5 Sep. 2022 See More Word History
First Known Use
15th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1a
Phrases Containing rejection
Kids Definition
rejection
noun
re·jec·tion ri-ˈjek-shən
: the act of not accepting, believing, or considering something : the state of being rejected
Medical Definition
rejection
noun
re·jec·tion ri-ˈjek-shən
1
: the action of rejecting or the state of being rejected
feelings of rejection
rejection of the atypical child by the … group G. S. Speer
G. S. Speer2
: an immune response in which foreign tissue (as of a skin graft or transplanted organ) is attacked by immune system components (as antibodies, T cells, and macrophages) of the recipient organism
Legal Definition
rejection
noun
re·jec·tion ri-ˈjek-shən
: the act or an instance of rejecting: as
a
: a refusal to accept an offer
b
: a refusal to accept nonconforming goods as performance of a contract
Note: Rejection and revocation are two remedies available to the buyer under the Uniform Commercial Code after the delivery of defective goods. Goods may be rejected if they do not conform to the contract. The rejection must be made within a reasonable period after delivery, before the goods have been accepted, and notice of the rejection must be given to the seller. Acceptance of the goods can be revoked if a defect substantially impairing their value to the buyer is discovered after acceptance, but such revocation must be made within a reasonable period after the buyer has discovered, or should have discovered, the defect.
rejections
noun
1
as in denials
a refusal to confirm the truth of a statement made a flat rejection of the charges against him Synonyms & Similar Words
Relevance
- denials
- disavowals
- repudiations
- contradictions
- negations
- refutations
- disallowances
- rebuttals
- disclaimers
- denegations
- disconfirmations
- disproofs
- negatives
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
- confirmations
- admissions
- acknowledgments
- acknowledgements
- confessions
- avowals
- declarations
- assertions
- concessions
- affirmations
- validations
- testimonies
- attestations
- corroborations
- testaments
- substantiations
- documentations
2
as in refusals
an unwillingness to grant something asked for the judge's swift rejection of the lawyer's request for a recess Synonyms & Similar Words
- refusals
- denials
- turndowns
- injunctions
- declinations
- disallowances
- suppressions
- nonacceptances
- nays
- rebuffs
- noes
- vetoes
- discouragements
- repudiations
- nos
- repressions
- repulses
- spurns
- negatives
- bans
- deterrences
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
- grants
- approvals
- allowances
- acceptances
- agreements
- sanctions
- clearances
- licenses
- authorizations
- leaves
- licences
- accessions
- consents
- concurrences
- permissions
- okays
- assents
- signatures
- seals
- stamps
- acquiescences
- OKs
- sufferances
- imprimaturs
3
as in discards
something separated from a group or lot for not being as good as the others that pile is for rejections, and this one is for applications we'll be accepting Synonyms & Similar Words
- discards
- rejects
- culls
- seconds
- rubbish
- trash
- throwaways
- castaways
- white elephants
- wastes
- scraps
- hand-me-downs