rejection

🇺🇸 /rɪˈdʒekʃn/ 🇬🇧 /rɪˈdʒekʃn/
Frequency
Difficulty
Tags TOP10000Oxford5000CEFR-C2
noun
C1

saying no to something

The rejection of his idea made him sad.

C1

not choosing someone for a job or role

She got a rejection email after the interview.

C1

not using something because it's not good enough

Many writers face rejection before success.

R

when a body says no to a new organ

Organ rejection can happen after surgery.

R

not getting love or care from others

Childhood rejection can affect people deeply.

translation

n. saying no to something; not choosing someone for a job or role; not using something because it's not good enough; when a body says no to a new organ; not getting love or care from others

Word Forms

Plural rejections