rejection
gb/ɹɪd͡ʒˈɛkʃən/ us/ɹɪd͡ʒˈɛkʃən/
B1
Αγγλικά
~ 10000
Σημασίες
0 σημασίες
Ουσιαστικό
B1
action
1
act of refusing to accept something
When a person or group says no to an offer, request, idea, or application.
Μοτίβο χρήσης:
the rejection of [something] by [someone]
Συχνό λάθος:
Learners sometimes say *rejection to* instead of *rejection of*. Say, "the rejection of my application," not "the rejection to my application." Also, use an article when counting: "I got a rejection," or "I got three rejections," not "I got three rejection."
Συνώνυμα
refusal (Very close in meaning, but often refers more generally to saying no; 'rejection' is more formal and often used for decisions about offers, applications, or ideas.)
Αντώνυμα
acceptance (Indicates that something offered, requested, or proposed is agreed to or approved, instead of being refused.)
Συνδυασμοί λέξεων
rejection letter
|rejection of the application
|rejection of the proposal
|face rejection
|risk of rejection
|meet with rejection
Θέματα
business
|education
|daily life
|emotions
|core_vocabulary
|law
Παραδείγματα
- The company’s rejection of his job application arrived by email.
- Her proposal met with immediate rejection from the board.
- After several rejections from publishers, he decided to self‑publish the book.
- The visa rejection forced them to cancel their trip.
Παραδείγματα για μαθητές
- He felt disappointed after the rejection of his job application.
- We received a rejection letter from the university.
- Their plan met with rejection from the manager.
- The rejection of our idea was a big surprise.
Ουσιαστικό
B2
state
2
feeling of not being wanted
A bad feeling you have when other people do not want you or do not accept you.
Μοτίβο χρήσης:
fear of rejection by [someone]
Συχνό λάθος:
Learners sometimes confuse this emotional sense with a single concrete event like a rejected application. In phrases like "fear of rejection" or "years of rejection," the word usually refers to the ongoing emotional experience, not one specific letter or decision.
Συνώνυμα
exclusion (Focuses more on being left out of a group or activity; 'rejection' highlights the emotional impact of not being wanted.)
Αντώνυμα
acceptance (Being welcomed and valued by others, which is the opposite emotional experience of rejection.)
Συνδυασμοί λέξεων
fear of rejection
|sense of rejection
|experience rejection
|feel rejection
|rejection from peers
|emotional rejection
Θέματα
emotions
|relationships
Παραδείγματα
- Her deep fear of rejection makes it hard for her to start new relationships.
- Children who experience rejection from their parents may struggle with self‑esteem.
- The sudden rejection by his closest friends left him feeling completely alone.
Παραδείγματα για μαθητές
- He feels strong rejection when people ignore him.
- Many teenagers are afraid of rejection from their friends.
- The rejection she felt after the breakup was very painful.
- Therapy helped him deal with years of rejection.
Ουσιαστικό
technical
C1
event
3
immune attack on transplanted organ
When a person’s body fights and may destroy a new organ, like a new kidney or heart, that was put in during a transplant.
Μοτίβο χρήσης:
rejection of the transplanted [organ]
Συχνό λάθος:
Learners may think 'rejection' here is a simple yes/no decision by doctors, but it refers to the body’s immune reaction, not a choice by people.
Συνώνυμα
graft rejection (More technical medical term; refers specifically to rejection of a transplanted organ or tissue graft.)
Αντώνυμα
tolerance (In transplant medicine, describes the body’s acceptance of a transplanted organ without attacking it.)
Συνδυασμοί λέξεων
organ rejection
|acute rejection
|chronic rejection
|risk of rejection
|signs of rejection
|rejection episode
Θέματα
medicine
|science
|health
Παραδείγματα
- She is taking medication to reduce the risk of organ rejection after her liver transplant.
- Early signs of rejection were detected, so the doctors adjusted his treatment.
- Acute rejection can occur within weeks of the transplant if the immune response is not well controlled.
Παραδείγματα για μαθητές
- The doctors are watching him closely for organ rejection.
- Medicine helps lower the risk of rejection after a transplant.
- The patient showed no signs of rejection of the new kidney.
- Organ rejection can be very dangerous.
Ουσιαστικό
technical
C1
property
4
blocking or reducing unwanted signals
In electronics, how well a device stops or cuts out noise or other signals that are not wanted.
Μοτίβο χρήσης:
[adjective] rejection of [noise/interference]
Συχνό λάθος:
Learners may confuse 'rejection' here with a personal or emotional refusal. In technical phrases like 'noise rejection' or 'common‑mode rejection,' it describes a device’s performance, not a human decision.
Συνώνυμα
suppression (General technical term for reducing something; 'rejection' is more specific to blocking unwanted signals or noise.)
Αντώνυμα
susceptibility (Describes how easily a device is affected by unwanted signals, the opposite of strong rejection.)
Συνδυασμοί λέξεων
noise rejection
|interference rejection
|common‑mode rejection
|image rejection
|good rejection
|high rejection ratio
Θέματα
technology
|science
Παραδείγματα
- The new filter offers excellent noise rejection in the audio band.
- Improving common‑mode rejection greatly reduced interference on the measurement lines.
- This receiver has poor image rejection, so you can hear unwanted stations.
Παραδείγματα για μαθητές
- This microphone has good noise rejection.
- Engineers want high rejection of unwanted signals.
- A better design can improve interference rejection.
- The circuit’s rejection of noise is not strong enough.
Γραμματική
Λημματική μορφή
rejection
IPA
GB/ɹɪd͡ʒˈɛkʃən/
US/ɹɪd͡ʒˈɛkʃən/
Συλλαβές και τόνος
re - jec - tion (3 συλλαβές)
Stress on 2nd syllable (jec)
Τύποι λέξης
Noun
- Base: rejection
- Plural: rejection, rejections
Οικογένεια λέξεων
Forms
rejections
noun
Core family
reject
verb A2
Negative and opposite forms
accept
verb A2
acceptance
noun B1
Εκφράσεις
face rejection
1/fˈeɪs ɹɪd͡ʒˈɛkʃən/
fixed phrase
experience being rejected
To have people say no to your offer, request, idea, or application.
Παραδείγματα
- Many young writers face rejection before they get their first book published.
- You might face rejection at first, but don’t give up.
fear of rejection
1/fˈɪɹ əv ɹɪd͡ʒˈɛkʃən/
fixed phrase
fear of not being accepted
A strong worry that other people will not like you, choose you, or accept you.
Παραδείγματα
- His fear of rejection stops him from asking questions in class.
- Because of her fear of rejection, she rarely shares her true opinions with others.
meet with rejection
1/mˈit wˈɪθ ɹɪd͡ʒˈɛkʃən/
fixed phrase
formal
be refused by others
To be refused or not accepted when you offer an idea, request, or plan.
Παραδείγματα
- Their proposal met with rejection from the city council.
- New policies often meet with rejection if people do not understand them.
organ rejection
1/ˈɔɹɡən ɹɪd͡ʒˈɛkʃən/
fixed phrase
technical
body attacking a new organ
When a person’s body fights a new organ, like a new heart or kidney, and may destroy it.
Παραδείγματα
- Organ rejection is a major concern after any transplant surgery.
- Strong drugs are used to prevent organ rejection in the first months.
outright rejection
1/ˈaʊtɹaɪt ɹɪd͡ʒˈɛkʃən/
fixed phrase
complete and definite refusal
A very clear and total no, with no part accepted.
Παραδείγματα
- The plan received outright rejection from the committee.
- He expected some discussion, not outright rejection of his idea.
rejection letter
1/ɹɪd͡ʒˈɛkʃən lˈɛtɚ/
fixed phrase
letter saying you were not accepted
A letter or email that tells you that you did not get a job, a place at a school, or something you applied for.
Παραδείγματα
- She received a rejection letter from the university last week.
- After three rejection letters, he started to rethink his career plans.
risk of rejection
1/ɹˈɪsk əv ɹɪd͡ʒˈɛkʃən/
fixed phrase
chance of being rejected
The possibility that something will not be accepted, such as an application or a transplanted organ.
Παραδείγματα
- There is always a risk of rejection when you apply to top universities.
- Doctors are trying to lower the risk of rejection after the transplant.
social rejection
1/sˈoʊʃəl ɹɪd͡ʒˈɛkʃən/
fixed phrase
being excluded by a group
When a person is not accepted or is pushed away by a group of people.
Παραδείγματα
- Social rejection in childhood can have long‑term effects on mental health.
- Bullying often involves social rejection as well as direct insults.