Nonacceptance

C1 16+

Pronunciation: /nɑn.ækˈsɛptəns/

Definitions of nonacceptance

noun the act of not accepting or refusing something

Example Sentences

A1 Nonacceptance of new ideas can hinder progress in a group.

A2 She faced nonacceptance from her peers after joining the club.

B1 The nonacceptance of the proposal led to a heated debate among the team members.

B2 His nonacceptance of criticism made it difficult for him to improve his work.

C1 The nonacceptance of the terms of the contract resulted in the deal falling through.

C2 The artist's nonacceptance of commercialism is evident in his refusal to sell his work.

adjective not accepting or refusing

Example Sentences

A1 She showed nonacceptance towards the new rules.

A2 The nonacceptance of his apology was evident in her tone.

B1 The nonacceptance of the proposal led to a heated debate.

B2 The nonacceptance of the terms and conditions resulted in the deal falling through.

C1 His nonacceptance of authority figures often caused conflicts in the workplace.

C2 The nonacceptance of alternative viewpoints hindered the progress of the project.

Examples of nonacceptance in a Sentence

formal The nonacceptance of the proposal led to further negotiations.

informal She couldn't handle the nonacceptance of her ideas by the group.

slang I'm not down with the nonacceptance of my plans.

figurative The nonacceptance of change is like trying to stop a river from flowing.

Grammatical Forms of nonacceptance

past tense

nonaccepted

plural

nonacceptances

comparative

more nonaccepting

superlative

most nonaccepting

present tense

nonaccepting

future tense

will nonaccept

perfect tense

have nonaccepted

continuous tense

is nonaccepting

singular

nonacceptance

positive degree

nonaccepting

infinitive

to nonaccept

gerund

nonaccepting

participle

nonaccepting

Origin and Evolution of nonacceptance

First Known Use: 1601 year
Language of Origin: English
Story behind the word: The word 'nonacceptance' originated from the combination of the prefix 'non-' meaning 'not' and the word 'acceptance' meaning the act of accepting or agreeing to something.
Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'nonacceptance' has remained consistent in its meaning of refusal or rejection, but has seen increased usage in legal and formal contexts.