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rejecting
Rejecting (noun) means the act of refusing to accept, believe, or agree to something. Example: “The board's rejecting of the proposal surprised no one after the budget cuts.”
noun
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The act of refusing to accept, believe, or agree to something.
"The board's rejecting of the proposal surprised no one after the budget cuts."
"Rejecting his first draft outright, the editor asked for a full rewrite."
"His rejecting of every offer made the negotiations drag on for months."
How to use rejecting
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishTurning something down or refusing to accept it, whether that's an idea, a request, or a person.
Common pairings
rejecting an offer
rejecting a proposal
rejecting an application
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Rhymes for rejecting
expecting
detecting
affecting
selecting
projecting
collecting
reflecting
respecting
correcting
perfecting
dissecting
inspecting
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Frequently asked questions
What does “rejecting” mean?
The word “rejecting” means the act of refusing to accept, believe, or agree to something. In plain terms, turning something down or refusing to accept it, whether that's an idea, a request, or a person.
How do you use “rejecting” in a sentence?
Here is “rejecting” used in a sentence: “The board's rejecting of the proposal surprised no one after the budget cuts.”
What part of speech is “rejecting”?
“Rejecting” is a noun.
Is “rejecting” a common word?
“Rejecting” is an uncommon word in modern English.
What is the difference between rejecting and refusing?
Rejecting means refusing to accept, believe, or agree to something, often implying a deliberate dismissal after consideration, such as rejecting a proposal or an idea. Refusing is broader and can apply to declining a request, an offer, or an action, without necessarily implying prior evaluation. Rejecting often carries a stronger sense of formal or final dismissal.
What does rejecting an idea mean in an academic or professional context?
Rejecting an idea in an academic or professional context means formally declining to accept it, often after review, such as a journal rejecting a submitted paper or a committee rejecting a proposal. It implies the idea was considered and then dismissed rather than ignored.
Is rejecting always a negative or hurtful action?
Rejecting is not inherently negative; it simply describes refusing to accept, believe, or agree to something, which can be a neutral or reasoned decision, such as rejecting a flawed hypothesis. However, in interpersonal contexts, being on the receiving end of rejecting behavior can feel hurtful, even when the decision itself is reasonable.
