rejected

[rɪˈdʒɛktɪd]

rejected Definition

• 1. dismiss as inadequate, inappropriate, or not to one's taste
• 2. fail to show due affection or concern for (someone)
• 3. fail to pass (a test, inspection, or trial)

Using rejected: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "rejected" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

• Example

  The manuscript was rejected by several publishers.

• Example

  She felt rejected by her family after coming out as gay.

• Example

  He was rejected from the job because he lacked the necessary qualifications.

• Example

  The product was rejected due to safety concerns.

rejected Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for rejected

• refuse
• dismiss
• spurn
• decline
• turn down

Antonyms for rejected

• accept
• approve
• welcome

Phrases with rejected

• reject someone's advances

  refuse someone's romantic or sexual overtures

  Example

  She rejected his advances and told him she just wanted to be friends.

• reject a proposal

  refuse to accept a proposal or offer

  Example

  The company rejected our proposal to collaborate on the project.

• reject an appeal

  refuse to grant an appeal or request

  Example

  The court rejected the defendant's appeal and upheld the original verdict.

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Summary: rejected in Brief

To 'reject' [rɪˈdʒɛktɪd] means to dismiss something as inadequate, inappropriate, or not to one's taste. It can also mean to fail to show due affection or concern for someone, or to fail to pass a test, inspection, or trial. Examples include 'The manuscript was rejected by several publishers,' and 'She felt rejected by her family after coming out as gay.' Phrases include 'reject someone's advances,' and 'reject a proposal.'