Definitions and Examples of rejected, refused, disagreed
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
To refuse to accept, consider, or use something.
Example
The company rejected his job application due to his lack of experience.
refused
To decline to do or give something; to say no to an offer or request.
Example
She refused to lend him money because she didn't trust him.
To have a different opinion or belief than someone else; to not be in harmony or agreement with someone.
Example
They disagreed on the best way to solve the problem.
Key Differences: rejected vs refused vs disagreed
- 1Rejected implies that something was not accepted or considered.
- 2Refused implies that an offer or request was declined.
- 3Disagreed implies a difference of opinion or belief.
Effective Usage of rejected, refused, disagreed
- 1Negotiations: Use these antonyms to describe the outcome of negotiations or discussions.
- 2Job Interviews: Use rejected and refused to describe the outcome of job interviews.
- 3Debates: Use disagreed to describe the differences in opinions during debates or discussions.
Remember this!
The antonyms of acceded are rejected, refused, and disagreed. Use rejected when something is not accepted or considered, refused when an offer or request is declined, and disagreed when there is a difference of opinion or belief. These words can be used in negotiations, job interviews, and debates.
