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rejective

adjective

Definition of rejectivenext
as in critical
given to making or expressing unfavorable judgments about things found that his new boss was very rejective of new ideas or suggestions

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for rejective
  1. critical
  2. judgmental
Adjective
  • America is at a critical crossroads for the type of future in store beyond issues of affordability, groceries and gas prices due to global conflicts.
    — Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 23 Sep. 2026
  • Numerous books written by women who fled the FLDS community provide autobiographical and critical accounts of the group.
    — Encyclopedia Britannica, Encyclopedia Britannica, 22 Sep. 2026
Definition of critical
Adjective
  • There wasn’t a judgmental bone in Parton’s body, as seen in her embrace of LGBTQ+ fans and her lifelong decision to steer clear of politics.
    — Rachel DeSantis, PEOPLE, 1 Sep. 2026
  • That reversal runs counter to the usual assumption that younger generations are more relaxed, more collaborative, and less judgmental about money than their parents were.
    — Catherina Gioino, Fortune, 20 Aug. 2026
Definition of judgmental
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“Rejective.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/rejective. Accessed 24 Sep. 2026.

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