Definitions and Examples of reject, resist, disregard
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
To refuse to accept, consider, or use something or someone.
Example
The company decided to reject the proposal due to its high cost.
resist
To oppose or withstand something or someone.
Example
She tried to resist the temptation to eat the cake but failed.
To pay no attention to something or someone; to ignore or neglect.
Example
He chose to disregard the warning signs and ended up getting lost in the forest.
Key Differences: reject vs resist vs disregard
- 1Reject implies a conscious decision to refuse or decline something or someone.
- 2Resist suggests an active effort to oppose or withstand something or someone.
- 3Disregard means to ignore or pay no attention to something or someone.
Effective Usage of reject, resist, disregard
- 1Express Disagreement: Use reject and resist to express disagreement with an idea, proposal, or action.
- 2Show Indifference: Use disregard to show that something or someone is not important or relevant.
- 3Discuss Cultural Differences: Use these antonyms to discuss cultural differences and how people may react differently to new ideas or customs.
Remember this!
The antonyms of assimilating are reject, resist, and disregard. Use reject and resist to express disagreement or opposition, and disregard to show indifference. These words can also be used to discuss cultural differences and how people may react differently to new ideas or customs.
