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Meaning of rejected
The primary meaning of the word "rejected" is to have been turned down or refused.
Etymology of rejected
The word "rejected" has its roots in the Latin word "rejectus," which is the past participle of "rejectare," meaning to throw back or drive back.
The term has been used in the English language since the 15th century, initially to describe the act of throwing something back or driving it away, and later to describe the act of refusing or turning something down.
Synonyms
rejected
spurned
refused
declined
denied
turned down
dismissed
repudiated
rebuffed
scorned
repelled
rebuked
censured
condemned
ostracized
blackballed
vetoed
prohibited
forbidden
disallowed
unaccepted
unwanted
undesirable
unacceptable
unapproved
unauthorized
disapproved
disliked
detested
loathed
despised
abhorred
hated
Definitions
- The word "rejected" is defined by Oxford Languages as having been turned down or refused, typically because something or someone is not considered suitable or acceptable.
- * It can also refer to something that has been dismissed or repudiated, often due to a lack of quality, validity, or relevance.
Usage Examples
- The company's proposal was rejected due to a lack of funding.
- * She felt rejected when her boyfriend broke up with her.
- * The new policy was rejected by the majority of the employees.