Rejection (Noun)
Meaning 1
The act of rejecting something; "his proposals were met with rejection".
Classification
Nouns denoting acts or actions.
Examples
- Her short story received rejection after rejection from various literary magazines.
- The editor's blunt criticism and swift rejection left the writer feeling deflated.
- Despite initial enthusiasm, the proposal faced overwhelming rejection from the city council.
- He interpreted the jury's verdict as a rejection of the artist's bold vision.
- Years of constant rejection from top modeling agencies didn't deter her from pursuing a career in the fashion industry.
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Meaning 2
The state of being rejected.
Classification
Nouns denoting natural processes.
Examples
- The company's rejection of my job application was a huge disappointment to me.
- Her rejection by the college of her choice led her to reevaluate her options.
- The rejection of his proposal by the investors was a major setback for his business.
- The rejection she experienced in her childhood had a lasting impact on her self-esteem.
- The rejection of his manuscript by several publishers made him question his writing abilities.
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Meaning 3
(medicine) an immunological response that refuses to accept substances or organisms that are recognized as foreign; "rejection of the transplanted liver".
Classification
Nouns denoting natural phenomena.
Meaning 4
The speech act of rejecting.
Classification
Nouns denoting communicative processes and contents.
Examples
- The editor's rejection of my manuscript was a major setback for my writing career.
- Her rejection of his proposal was met with anger and disappointment from the suitor.
- The company's rejection of our bid was a surprise, given our competitive pricing.
- The artist's rejection of traditional techniques led to the development of a new style.
- The student's rejection of the professor's feedback was seen as unprofessional and immature.