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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Trump has repeatedly criticized Spain over the government’s refusal to commit to NATO’s target of spending 5% of gross domestic product on defense, making numerous threats of trade reprisals.

— Reuters, NBC news, 17 July 2026
The appearance came several months after Roy withdrew from the Berlin Film Festival over its refusal to comment on Gaza.

— Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 16 July 2026

Definition of refusal

Noun

The fact that she was passed over for a promotion by the genial yet unimpressive Baasu (Kunal Dudheker) is not revelatory — women often face these kinds of rejections where qualifications are no substitute for hierarchical comfort.

— David John Chávez, Mercury News, 17 July 2026
Despite the feeling of discouragement that can come with the rejections and even ghostings applicants face, these internships — though sometimes few and far between — still exist.

— Cami Fateh, Vogue, 15 July 2026

Definition of rejection

Noun

After all, 27% of small businesses reported facing a customer data breach, while 26% experienced a ransomware attack or a denial of service attack, according to cybersecurity firm VikingCloud.

— Liz Knueven, CNBC, 16 July 2026
The lawmakers’ request — a moment of bipartisan scrutiny on a controversial federal health care program — comes just one month after a government investigation unearthed a continuing pattern of denials within Medicare Advantage.

— Casey Ross, STAT, 15 July 2026

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