rejection
Aussprache: [rɪˈdʒɛkʃən]
Kontext: „relationship“
(noun) when someone does not accept or agree to something you offer. If you ask someone to play with you and they say no, that’s a rejection.
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She felt proud that she tried to ask her friend to the party, even though the rejection didn't make her sad.
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He was very upset after experiencing rejection when he asked for the job.
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How do you handle rejection when someone doesn't want to be your friend?
Kontext: „formal decisions“
(noun) when an application, request, or idea is not approved or accepted by a group or authority. If you apply to a school and they inform you that you didn't get in, that’s a rejection.
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Despite the rejection from the university, she decided to apply to other schools.
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The rejection of his proposal was disappointing, but he remained hopeful for the future.
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What steps can you take after receiving a rejection letter from a college?
Kontext: „decisions“
(verb) to say no to something that is offered or suggested. If someone gives you a gift and you decide not to accept it, you reject that gift.
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She decided to reject the offer because it didn’t fit her plans.
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He didn't reject the idea; he thought it was worth considering.
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What do you do if you need to reject an invitation to a party?