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rejection

n. C / U
C1 Advanced Oxford US //ɹiˈdʒɛkʃən// UK //ɹɪdʒˈɛkʃən// re·jec·tion

n. the act of saying no to a request, an idea, or a person. It is the feeling or result of not being accepted for something you wanted.

n. the act of refusing to accept, use, or believe something or someone; the state of being turned away. In a medical context, it refers to the immune system attacking a transplanted organ or tissue.


SIMPLE

He felt sad after the rejection of his job application.

CONTEXTUAL

The author received several rejection letters from publishers before her book was finally accepted for print.

COMPLEX

Doctors monitored the patient closely for signs of acute rejection, ensuring the new kidney was functioning properly within the host's body.

Antonyms
Origin

From French réjection or directly from Latin reiectiōnem, accusative of Latin reiectiō. Displaced native Old English āworpennes (literally “thrown-out-ness”).

Usage

Uncountable when referring to the general concept of being refused; countable when referring to specific instances or letters of refusal.

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