die Nichtakzeptanz
Translation
nonacceptance, lack of acceptance, rejection
Examples
Die Nichtakzeptanz der neuen Regeln führte zu Problemen.
The nonacceptance of the new rules led to problems.
Es herrscht eine große Nichtakzeptanz gegenüber der Politik.
There is a great lack of acceptance towards the policy.
Grammar Patterns
((of sth.)) nonacceptance of sth. The nonacceptance of the proposal was clear.
((towards sb./sth.)) lack of acceptance towards sb./sth. There is nonacceptance towards the new laws.
Similar Words
Synonyms: Ablehnung (rejection), Widerstand (resistance); Antonyms: Akzeptanz (acceptance)
Etymology
Composed of 'Nicht-' (not) + 'Akzeptanz' (acceptance). It literally translates to 'not acceptance'.
Memory Tips
Think of 'Nicht' as the English 'not'. So, 'not-acceptance'. It's a straightforward negation of acceptance.