die Ablehnung
Translation
rejection, refusal, denial
Examples
Er erhielt eine Ablehnung auf seine Bewerbung.
He received a rejection for his application.
Ihre Ablehnung war für ihn eine Enttäuschung.
Her refusal was a disappointment for him.
Die Ablehnung des Antrags war einstimmig.
The rejection of the proposal was unanimous.
Grammar Patterns
die Ablehnung ((of sth.)) the rejection of (sth.) The rejection of the proposal was unanimous.
eine Ablehnung auf+4 a rejection for (sth.) He received a rejection for his application.
Similar Words
Synonyms: Zurückweisung, Absage; Antonyms: Annahme, Zustimmung, Akzeptanz
Etymology
From the verb 'ablehnen' (to reject). It combines 'ab-' (off, away) and 'lehnen' (to lean). The suffix '-ung' makes it a noun. So, 'a leaning away from'.
Memory Tips
Think of 'ab-' (away) and 'lehnen' (to lean). You are 'leaning away' from an offer, which means you are rejecting it.