Word
rejection
Phoneticsre·jec·tion, stress on the second syllable
US/ɹiˈdʒɛkʃən/
UK/ɹɪdʒˈɛkʃən/
Definitions
01refusal to accept
B2 · Upper Intermediate Uncountable noun
n. the act of saying no to an idea, a request, or a person.
n. the act of refusing to accept, agree to, or believe something; often used in professional or romantic contexts.
“He felt a bit sad after the rejection of his job application.”
“The author faced multiple rejections from major publishing houses before finally securing a contract for her debut novel.”
Antonyms
02medical transplant failure
C1 · Advanced Uncountable noun Medicine Technical
n. when a person's body attacks a new organ after a transplant operation.
n. an immune response in which a host organism's immune system attacks a foreign biological tissue, such as a transplanted organ.
“Doctors monitored the patient closely for any signs of organ rejection.”
“Advances in immunosuppressant therapy have significantly reduced the risk of acute rejection following heart transplant surgery.”
Usage
Often used with the verb 'to experience' or 'to suffer'.
Synonyms
Antonyms
03sports block
C1 · Advanced Countable noun Sports Informal
n. in sports like basketball, the act of stopping an opponent's shot.
n. the act of blocking an opponent's shot, particularly in basketball.
“The crowd cheered after the defender's spectacular rejection at the rim.”
“The center's defensive dominance was defined by his ability to provide a clean rejection without committing a foul.”
Synonyms
Collocations
Common phrases and expressions where native English speakers use the word “rejection” in context.
Noun
01. rejection significantly
“The patient's rejection significantly impacted the success of the clinical trial.”
noun + verb
02. rejection strongly
“Public rejection strongly influenced the government's decision to withdraw the bill.”
noun + verb
03. rejection negatively
04. rejection obviously
05. rejection of mainly
06. rejection particularly
07. rejection positively
08. rejection primarily
09. rejection probably
10. rejection simply
11. rejection specifically
12. rejection structurally
Real-World Examples
“Five Arab countries and Turkey, Pakistan and Indonesia condemned Israel's rejection of the plan, saying in a joint statement on Sunday that it threatens Trump's efforts to end the war in Gaza.” “His most recent rejection, received on 31 July, stated that Hamid had not provided evidence of “working alongside, in partnership with or closely supporting a UK government department”.” Etymology
From French réjection or directly from Latin reiectiōnem, accusative of Latin reiectiō. Displaced native Old English āworpennes (literally “thrown-out-ness”).
Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Word family
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Domains
- Exam level
- CambridgeCambridgeCambridge English QualificationsThe exam suite from Cambridge University Press & Assessment, from A1 Movers up to C2 Proficiency. The benchmark names double as CEFR labels.C1 AdvancedIELTSIELTSInternational English Language Testing SystemThe 0–9 band test co-owned by the British Council, IDP, and Cambridge. Used for university entry, work, and migration.7.0–8.0TOEFL iBTTOEFL iBTTest of English as a Foreign Language, Internet-Based TestETS's academic English test, the standard route for US university admissions. Scored 0–120, with a 1–6 scale since 2026.1–6 scale: 5.0–5.595–113TOEICTOEICTest of English for International CommunicationETS's workplace English test, big in Japan and Korea. Listening & Reading scores 10–990 and tops out at C1.945–990
- Frequency
- Frequent
- Level
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