rejection

/rɪˈdʒekʃən/

the act of refusing or dismissing someone or something

She felt a deep sense of rejection after being turned down for the job.

The example shows emotional distress caused by being refused an opportunity.

general

The act of refusing to accept, support, or acknowledge someone or something.

The team faced rejection when their project proposal was denied funding.

The example illustrates a professional or organizational rejection.

Rejection can be emotional, social, or professional in nature.

psychology

In psychology, the emotional response to being refused or excluded by others.

Chronic rejection can lead to feelings of inadequacy and low self-esteem.

The example highlights the psychological impact of repeated rejection.

Rejection sensitivity is a recognized psychological phenomenon.

Collocations

face rejectionto experience being refused or turned downrejection lettera formal notice of refusal, often in job applicationsrejection sensitivitya psychological tendency to perceive rejection easily

a tendency to perceive or anticipate rejection

a formal notice of refusal

Rejection is a common experience; focus on constructive feedback rather than personalizing it.

In professional settings, rejection (e.g., of a proposal) is often based on criteria, not personal factors.

From Middle English 'rejection,' from Latin 'rejectionem,' meaning 'a throwing back,' from 'reicere' (to throw back).

Rejection can be literal (e.g., a rejected application) or emotional (e.g., feeling rejected by friends).

re-

back or again

prefix

-ject

to throw

root

-ion

the act of

suffix

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