rejection
Translation
rejection, refusal, denial
Examples
The rejection of his proposal was disappointing.
The rejection of his proposal was disappointing.
She feared rejection from the group.
She feared rejection from the group.
He received a rejection letter from the university.
He received a rejection letter from the university.
Grammar Patterns
((rejection)) of sth. The rejection of his idea was swift.
a ((rejection)) letter/notice He received a rejection letter.
Similar Words
Synonyms: refusal, denial; Antonyms: acceptance, approval
Etymology
From the verb 'reject', from Latin 're-' (back) + 'iacere' (to throw), plus the noun-forming suffix '-ion'. The act of throwing back.
Memory Tips
Remember that the '-ion' suffix often turns a verb into a noun representing an action or state. So, 'rejection' is the act of 'rejecting'.