refused
Translation
refused, rejected
Examples
The refused package was sent back to the sender.
The refused package was sent back to the sender.
Grammar Patterns
((noun)) describing something that has been rejected The refused applicant was disappointed.
Similar Words
Synonyms: rejected, denied; Antonyms: accepted, approved
Etymology
The past participle of the verb 'to refuse', used as an adjective. The '-ed' ending indicates a past or passive state.
Memory Tips
The '-ed' ending tells you that the action of refusing has already happened to the noun it describes. A 'refused package' is a package that someone has refused.