die Ablehnende
Translation
rejector, refuser, dissenter
Examples
Die Ablehnende äußerte ihre Bedenken.
The rejector voiced her concerns.
Er war der einzige Ablehnende in der Gruppe.
He was the only dissenter in the group.
Grammar Patterns
((as a noun)) a person who rejects something. The dissenter voted against the proposal.
Similar Words
Synonyms: Verweigerer/in (refuser); Antonyms: Befürworter/in (supporter), Unterstützer/in (supporter)
Etymology
A nominalized present participle of the verb 'ablehnen' (to reject). 'ab-' (away) + 'lehnen' (to lean), so literally 'to lean away from'.
Memory Tips
Picture someone physically 'leaning away' (ab-lehnen) from an idea or proposal. That person is 'der/die Ablehnende'.