B2nounemotionswork
US/rɪˈdʒek.ʃən/
UK/rɪˈdʒek.ʃən/
refusing to accept something or someone, or the feeling of not being wanted
In context
I got three rejection letters before a company finally offered me a job.
Many writers face rejection many times before they publish a book.
The rejection of the plan surprised everyone on the team.
Words that go with rejection
noun + preposition
- fear of rejectionFear of rejection stops many people from applying.
- rejection ofVoters showed a clear rejection of the policy.
noun + noun
- rejection letterDon't take a rejection letter personally.
verb + noun
- face rejectionSalespeople face rejection every day.
verb + preposition
- deal with rejectionTeenagers need to learn how to deal with rejection.