reject
Elementary (A2)
IPA: /rɪˈdʒɛkt/
KK: /rɪˈdʒɛkt/
noun
Definition
A person or thing that has been dismissed or not accepted because they do not meet certain standards or requirements.
Example
He was considered a reject after not making the team.
Conversation
Did you hear about the new players trying out for the team?
Yeah, I heard some of them were total rejects from other schools.
It's tough, but I guess not everyone can make the cut.
True, but sometimes those rejects surprise you and become great players.
Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
outcast
failure
discard
Antonyms
success
acceptance
approval
transitive verb
Definition
To refuse to accept or agree to something; to dismiss or turn down an offer, idea, or person.
Example
She decided to reject the job offer because it didn't meet her expectations.
Tense Forms
Past: rejected
Past Participle: rejected
Conversation
Did you hear back from the job you applied for?
Yeah, they decided to reject my application.
I'm sorry to hear that; I thought your resume was strong.
Root Explanation
Reject → It is formed from "re-" (meaning back) and "jacere" (meaning to throw). The word "reject" means to throw back or refuse something.
Memory Tip
Think of throwing something 'back' ('re-') — that's why reject means to refuse or throw something away.
Visually Confused Words
eject
reobject
reinject
resect
refect
ejecta
deject
retroject