rejection
Translation
rejection, refusal, denial
Examples
She was sad after the rejection of her proposal.
She was sad after the rejection of her proposal.
He received a rejection letter from the university.
He received a rejection letter from the university.
The body's rejection of the new organ is a risk.
The body's rejection of the new organ is a risk.
Grammar Patterns
((of sth.)) the act of refusing to accept (sth.) She was sad after the rejection of her proposal.
Similar Words
Synonyms: refusal, denial; Antonyms: acceptance, approval
Etymology
From Latin 're-' (back) + 'iacere' (to throw). Literally 'a throwing back'.
Memory Tips
Imagine throwing ('ject') something back ('re-') at the sender, like a rejected application.