rejection

Meanings

• Noun

  The act of refusing to accept or consider something.

• Noun

  The feeling or experience of being refused or ignored.

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Synonyms

rejectedness

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with rejection
refusal , infidelity , resolution

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Variants

List of all variants of rejection that leads to same result
rejection , rejections , reject , rejected , rejecter , rejecters , rejecting , rejectingly , rejective , rejector , rejectors , rejects , rejection slip , rejection slips , rejection letter

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Forms

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rejects, rejecting, rejectionist

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Etymology

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From Old French 'rejeter' meaning 'to throw back'.

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Trivia

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1. Rejection is a common theme in romantic relationships, but it can also occur in various other contexts, such as job interviews or academic applications.

2. In psychology, rejection sensitivity is thought to be linked to various negative outcomes, including depression, anxiety, and substance abuse.

3. The word 'rejection' first appeared in English in the late 15th century.

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Related Concepts

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1. Acceptance: The opposite of rejection, acceptance refers to the act of agreeing to receive or believe something.

2. Rejection sensitivity: A psychological construct characterized by a heightened response to perceived rejection, often leading to negative emotions and behaviors.

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Culture

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Rejection is a common theme in literature, music, and art, often exploring the emotional and psychological effects of being rejected or refusing to accept something. For example, in F. Scott Fitzgerald's novel 'The Great Gatsby', the character Nick Carraway experiences rejection when he is unable to save Gatsby from his tragic end.

How to Memorize "rejection"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize a hand throwing something away or pushing it back, such as a letter or a request.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word with the feeling of being ignored or dismissed.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'R-E-J-E-C-T-I-O-N' to remember the definition: 'Refusing Experience Just Ends Constant Torment In Our Nerves'.

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