Pronunciation: /rɪˈdʒɛktɪd/
noun a person or thing dismissed as failing to meet standards or satisfy requirements
A1 She felt sad when her job application was rejected.
A2 The rejected proposal was not well received by the team.
B1 The rejected manuscript was sent back with feedback for revision.
B2 The rejected offer left him feeling disheartened.
C1 The rejected bid was a blow to their business prospects.
C2 The rejected artwork was later recognized as a masterpiece.
verb to refuse to accept, consider, or believe
A1 She rejected his invitation to the party.
A2 The job application was rejected due to lack of experience.
B1 The proposal was rejected by the board of directors.
B2 The manuscript was rejected by multiple publishers before finding a home.
C1 The artist rejected the criticism and continued to create their work.
C2 Despite being rejected by the university, he pursued his passion for research.
adjective not accepted or considered
A1 She felt rejected after not being invited to the party.
A2 The job application was rejected due to lack of experience.
B1 The rejected manuscript was sent back to the author for revisions.
B2 The rejected proposal was a setback for the team's project.
C1 The rejected offer was a blow to his ego.
C2 The rejected artwork was later recognized as a masterpiece.
formal The proposal was rejected by the board of directors.
informal She rejected his invitation to the party.
slang He got rejected by his crush.
figurative His ideas were constantly rejected, but he never gave up.
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