rejection

• Substantivo que designa o ato de recusar, não aceitar, não aprovar ou não considerar algo ou alguém; também pode indicar a resposta negativa a um pedido, proposta ou oferta, ou a não aceitação de um órgão transplantado pelo organismo.

A noun referring to the act of refusing to accept, consider, or agree to something or someone.

1. Refusal to acceptB1formal

   The act of refusing to accept, consider, or agree to something.

   Recusa

   • His job application received a rejection letter.
   • The committee's rejection of the proposal was unexpected.
   • She faced rejection from several publishers before finding one.

   Sinônimosdeclinationdenialdismissalnonacceptancerebuffrefusalrepudiationveto

   Antônimosacceptanceadoptionapprovalendorsement

2. Social exclusionB2formal

   The act of refusing to include someone in a group or activity.

   Exclusão social

   • The child felt deep rejection after being left out of the game.
   • Social rejection can have long-term psychological effects.
   • He experienced rejection from his peers during high school.

   Sinônimoscold shoulderexclusionostracismrebuffshunningsnub

   Antônimosacceptanceadmissioninclusion

3. Medical rejectionC1formalmedical

   The immune system's response against a transplanted organ or tissue.

   Rejeição

   • The patient is at risk of organ rejection after the transplant.
   • Doctors prescribed immunosuppressants to prevent rejection.
   • Signs of rejection include fever and pain at the transplant site.