Rejected
rɪˈdʒektɪd
Definitions
2 meaningsTo refuse to accept, acknowledge, or believe something.
rɪˈdʒekt
To refuse to accept or believe.
The company rejected his application for the job.
💡 Simply: It's like saying 'no' to something, like when you don't want to eat the broccoli your mom offers. You *reject* it!
👶 For kids: To say 'no' to something.
More Examples
She rejected his offer of help.
He rejected the idea of going to the party.
How It's Used
"The Senate rejected the proposed bill."
"She rejected his proposal of marriage."
Refused or dismissed.
rɪˈdʒektɪd
Dismissed as not suitable.
The rejected manuscript was returned to the author.
💡 Simply: Imagine you apply for a job and they say 'no'. You're 'rejected' - not chosen!
👶 For kids: When something is not chosen or wanted.
More Examples
She felt rejected by her friends.
He was a rejected suitor.
How It's Used
"Feeling rejected after the breakup, he started to feel isolated."
"The rejected artwork was sent back to the artist."
Synonyms
Idioms & expressions
Rejected by society
To be ostracized, or unwelcome to the main group.
"The man felt rejected by society because of his unique ideas and lifestyle."
Rejected at the gate
Refused entry or denied access.
"The VIP was rejected at the gate because he had forgotten his invitation."
From Middle English rejecten, from Latin rejectus, past participle of rejicere ('to throw back, cast off'), from re- ('back, again') + jacere ('to throw').
The word "rejected" has been used since the late 14th century, first appearing in religious contexts.
Memory tip
Imagine throwing something back that's offered to you - you're rejecting it.