nonacceptances

noun

plural of nonacceptance
as in refusals
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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  1. refusals
  2. rejections
  3. denials
Noun
  • Shirley lingered in parking lots and asked to enter childcare centers, taking refusals as evidence that the centers weren’t actually caring for children.
    — Mia Sato, The Verge, 20 Oct. 2026
  • The character is written to be very likable and worthy of respect, and Jodie Whittaker brings a really effective extra oomph of warmth and humor to her performance that makes her consistent refusals to accept Kate’s proposals even more striking.
    — Sophie Brookover, Vulture, 16 Oct. 2026
Definition of refusals
Noun
  • For next year’s admissions, institutions would have to publish more detailed selection criteria and explain rejections when applicants request reasons.
    — Thomas Adamson, Los Angeles Times, 27 Oct. 2026
  • The man is booked, even if rejections litter the laboratory floor.
    — Arabelle Sicardi, CNN Money, 27 Oct. 2026
Definition of rejections
Noun
  • Some clients, however, may be confused by reports about insurance rate hikes, claims denials or underwriting hurdles.
    — David Chavern, Forbes.com, 30 Oct. 2026
  • Democrats have long denied involvement in the non-incumbent Sullivan's candidacy, and both the Peltola campaign and the DSCC reiterated those denials after the Times story published.
    — Ashley Lopez, NPR, 29 Oct. 2026
Definition of denials
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