Synonyms of rejections

rejections

noun

plural of rejection

1

as in denials

a refusal to confirm the truth of a statement

made a flat rejection of the charges against him

Synonyms & Similar Words

• denials
• contradictions
• disavowals
• repudiations
• negations
• disallowances
• disclaimers
• refutations
• rebuttals
• denegations
• disconfirmations
• disproofs
• negatives

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• admissions
• confirmations
• acknowledgments
• confessions
• concessions
• avowals
• declarations
• assertions
• affirmations
• testimonies
• validations
• attestations
• testaments
• corroborations
• documentations
• substantiations

2

as in refusals

an unwillingness to grant something asked for

the judge's swift rejection of the lawyer's request for a recess

Synonyms & Similar Words

• refusals
• denials
• turndowns
• injunctions
• declinations
• disallowances
• nays
• suppressions
• noes
• nonacceptances
• rebuffs
• vetoes
• discouragements
• repudiations
• repressions
• spurns
• negatives
• repulses
• bans
• deterrences

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• grants
• approvals
• allowances
• agreements
• acceptances
• sanctions
• leaves
• licenses
• clearances
• authorizations
• consents
• accessions
• permissions
• signatures
• OKs
• seals
• stamps
• concurrences
• acquiescences
• assents
• sufferances
• imprimaturs

3

as in discards

something separated from a group or lot for not being as good as the others

that pile is for rejections, and this one is for applications we'll be accepting

Synonyms & Similar Words

• discards
• seconds
• culls
• rejects
• rubbish
• trash
• wastes
• castaways
• throwaways
• scraps
• white elephants
• hand-me-downs

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of rejections

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

Along with all of his rejections, Holden has a very clear set of ideas about what sorts of behaviors and activities and companions are correct. — Lily Meyer, The Atlantic, 7 July 2026

Traditional sales metrics are insufficient; look for someone who thrives with limited resources and can maintain optimism despite frequent rejections. — Kate Morgan, Forbes.com, 1 July 2026

With more rejections, more appeals are being filed with Medicare's administrative contractors. — Darius Tahir, CBS News, 23 June 2026

Trump’s rejections cast a long shadow — not just over Illinois but over the entire federal disaster-response system — which critics say the president has bent to serve political ends. — Daniel C. Vock, Chicago Tribune, 14 June 2026

Under former Commissioner Marty Makary, who resigned last month, several initial rejections were issued to companies seeking to market rare disease drugs and gene therapies. — Ed Silverman, STAT, 2 June 2026

Tuesday's rejections bring Polis' veto total for the year to nine, two shy of his single-year record. — Seth Klamann, Denver Post, 2 June 2026