rejection

noun
UK: /rɪˈdʒek.ʃən/
US: /rɪˈdʒek.ʃən/

  1. The act of not accepting someone or something.

    1. Her application faced rejection, but she tried again anyway.
    2. The company's rejection of the proposal led to further negotiations.

  2. The feeling of being unwanted or unloved.

    1. He felt rejection when his friends didn't invite him.
    2. The fear of rejection often prevents people from expressing their true feelings.

  3. The body's immune system attacking a transplanted organ or tissue.

    1. The patient experienced rejection of the new kidney.
    2. Doctors monitor closely to prevent organ rejection after the transplant.

Synonyms

denial refusal dismissal repudiation

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "rejection" in English means: The act of not accepting someone or something., The feeling of being unwanted or unloved., The body's immune system attacking a transplanted organ or tissue..

The phonetic transcription of "rejection" is /rɪˈdʒek.ʃən/ in British English and /rɪˈdʒek.ʃən/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "rejection": denial, refusal, dismissal, repudiation.

Example usage of "rejection": "Her application faced rejection, but she tried again anyway.". More examples on the page.