rejection

noun

UK /rɪˈdʒekʃ(ə)n/

Word Forms

singular	rejection
plural	rejections

1
countable/uncountable a refusal to accept, approve, or support something
Their rejection of the peace plan raises the threat of a more general war.
Approval or rejection of the project is up to the Italian cultural affairs minister.
an outright rejection of authority
Synonyms and related words
Refusals and the act of refusing
refusal
silence
denial
2
countable/uncountable a refusal to show someone the love or kindness that they need or expect
Fear of rejection prevents many people from forming close relationships.
Synonyms and related words
Cruel, selfish and unkind behaviour or actions
cruelty
evil
abuse
1. 2a
  uncountable the feeling that someone does not love or want you
  Many of the counsellors have themselves experienced failure and rejection as children.
  Synonyms and related words
  Sadness and unhappiness
  sadness
  depression
  grief
3
countable/uncountable a refusal to accept someone for a job or course of study
Synonyms and related words
Applying and interviewing for jobs
affirmative action
applicant
application
1. 3a
  countable a letter that tells you that you have not got a job or a place on a course of study
  Synonyms and related words
  Letters and types of letter
  acknowledgment
  air letter
  a letter/message/book of condolence
  Synonyms and related words
  Applying and interviewing for jobs
  affirmative action
  applicant
  application
4
countable/uncountable medicalthe failure of someone’s body to accept a new organ in a transplant operation
Synonyms and related words
Transplant operations and blood and organ donation
blood bank
blood donor
donate

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