REJECTIVE Synonyms: 33 Similar and Opposite Words

rejective

adjective

Definition of rejective

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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Maine was seen as critical to Democrats’ path to the Senate majority this fall and remained one of the most expensive states in terms of advertising spending.

— David Sivak, The Washington Examiner, 4 Nov. 2026
Zelenskyy said Ukraine's priorities for the talks were halting strikes on energy and critical infrastructure, unblocking Black Sea grain shipments and expanding prisoner exchanges.

— Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 4 Nov. 2026

Definition of critical

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But what if that expressionless gaze is a silent boundary — and those of us on the receiving end of the stare are the judgmental ones?

— CNN Money, CNN Money, 24 Oct. 2026
Be curious, not judgmental All of the above has unleashed theories about Simmons among fans and, of course, in the online world.

— Kansas City Star, Kansas City Star, 12 Oct. 2026

Definition of judgmental

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