rejected
Definition
Adjective: 1. Not accepted or wanted: Describes something or someone that has been refused, dismissed, or not chosen. 2. Rebuffed (by a lover) without warning: Specifically describes a person who has been suddenly and unexpectedly abandoned by a romantic partner.
Usage
The word "rejected" is used to describe the state of having been refused or cast aside. It often carries a strong emotional connotation of feeling unwanted or unworthy. * It can modify a noun directly (e.g., a rejected proposal). * It can be used as a predicate adjective following a linking verb like "was," "felt," or "seemed" (e.g., She felt rejected).
Examples
- The committee returned the manuscript to the author. (Not accepted)
- He applied for ten jobs and got ten letters. (Not chosen)
- She felt deeply after her friends didn't invite her to the party. (Not wanted)
- In the story, the lover vowed never to trust again. (Rebuffed by a lover)
Advanced Usage
- "rejected" in psychology/sociology: Used to describe the negative emotional and social state resulting from exclusion.
- Studies show that social pain from feeling rejected activates the same brain regions as physical pain.
Variants and Related Words
- Reject (verb): To refuse to accept, consider, or use.
- The factory will reject any defective parts.
- Rejection (noun): The act of rejecting or the state of being rejected.
- Fear of rejection can prevent people from trying new things.
Synonyms
- Refused
- Declined
- Spurned
- Discarded
- Excluded
Antonyms
- Accepted
- Approved
- Embraced
- Welcomed
- Chosen
Related Idioms and Phrases
- To feel like a rejected toy: To feel completely unwanted and cast aside, often after being useful.
- After the project ended, he felt like a rejected toy, with no one consulting him anymore.
Adjective
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rebuffed (by a lover) without warning
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jilted at the altar
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