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 motion was unanimous.
Grammar Patterns
die Ablehnung ((of sth.)) the rejection of (sth.) The rejection of the motion 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
Derived from the verb 'ablehnen' (to reject), which is 'ab-' (away) + 'lehnen' (to lean). The '-ung' suffix nominalizes it. It's the act of 'leaning away'.
Memory Tips
Picture yourself physically 'leaning away' ('ab' + 'lehnen') from something you don't want. That physical act is a rejection.