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Synonyms & Similar Words
refused
declined
denied
spurned
repudiated
rebuffed
dismissed
turned down
rejected
snubbed
overlooked
ignored
disregarded
unaccepted
unwanted
undesirable
unacceptable
unapproved
unauthorized
uninvited
excluded
barred
banned
blacklisted
boycotted
censored
condemned
criticized
disapproved
disparaged
Meaning of Rejected
The primary meaning of the word "Rejected" is something or someone that has been refused or turned down.
Definitions
- The word "Rejected" can be defined as a verb, past tense of "reject", which means to refuse to accept, use, or believe something, or to refuse to consider or consider worthy of acceptance.
- * It can also be defined as an adjective, describing something or someone that has been refused or turned down.
Etymology of Rejected
The word "Rejected" originates from the Latin words "re" (meaning "again" or "anew") and "icere" or "jacere" (meaning "to throw"), with the past participle "rejectus" (meaning "thrown back").
Historically, the word has been used since the 15th century to describe the act of refusing or turning something down.
Example Uses
- The company's proposal was rejected due to lack of funding.
- * She felt rejected when her boyfriend broke up with her.
- * The new policy was rejected by the majority of the employees.
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
accepted
approved
authorized
confirmed
endorsed
ratified
validated
welcomed
embraced
included
invited
allowed
permitted
sanctioned
supported
tolerated
acknowledged
recognized
admitted
affirmed