ablehnend
Translation
negative, dismissive, disapproving, rejecting
Examples
Er hat eine ablehnende Haltung.
He has a negative attitude.
Sie antwortete ablehnend.
She answered dismissively.
Er stand meinem Vorschlag ablehnend gegenüber.
He was opposed to my suggestion.
Grammar Patterns
to have a negative attitude (eine ablehnende Haltung haben) He has an ablehnende Haltung.
to be dismissive towards ((sth.)) (etwas ablehnend gegenüberstehen) She is dismissive towards the idea.
Similar Words
Synonyms: negative, critical, dismissive; Antonyms: approving, positive
Etymology
From the verb 'ablehnen' (to reject), which comes from 'ab-' (away) and 'lehnen' (to lean). Literally 'leaning away'.
Memory Tips
Picture someone physically 'leaning away' from an idea they dislike, showing a dismissive ('ablehnend') posture.