rejection (B2)
noun
Pronunciation: /rɪˈdʒekʃən/
Definition
The act of refusing to accept, consider, believe, or receive something or someone.
Examples
The rejection of his job application left him feeling discouraged.
She experienced a painful rejection from her peers.
The committee's rejection of the proposal was a major setback.
How to Use rejection
- rejection of (prepositional phrase)
- The act of refusing to accept or consider something or someone. — "The rejection of the proposal was unexpected."
- fear of rejection (idiom)
- Anxiety or apprehension about being turned down or excluded. — "His fear of rejection made him hesitant to apply for the promotion."
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