NONACCEPTANCE Synonyms: 44 Similar and Opposite Words

nonacceptance

noun

ˌnän-ik-ˈsep-tən(t)s

Definition of nonacceptance

as in refusal

an unwillingness to grant something asked for the university's nonacceptance of my application for admission was accompanied by considerable regret, if you believe the rejection letter

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Recent Examples of nonacceptance Bayern’s nonacceptance of Newcastle’s terms allowed Barcelona to proceed. — Pol Ballús, New York Times, 29 May 2026 Positions have softened over the years from nonacceptance and refusal to discuss this to a point now where these are agenda items in the negotiations. — Seth Borenstein, ajc, 24 Sep. 2022

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The ruling did not, however, address the question of the administration's periodic refusal since the ban to permit CNN's journalists into smaller spaces where the full press corps cannot fit simultaneously, such as Air Force One or the Oval Office.

— David Folkenflik, NPR, 14 Oct. 2026
What makes the guest list truly striking is its refusal to stay neatly within the lines of traditional fashion.

— Arthur Zaczkiewicz, Footwear News, 13 Oct. 2026

Definition of refusal

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When a property manager rejected a recommended rent, the adviser reviewed the rejection and the justification.

— Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 14 Oct. 2026
If judgment is causing premature rejection of an employee’s approach, the manager can ask what evidence actually supports that judgment.

— Thomas Lim, Forbes.com, 13 Oct. 2026

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