Definition

A person who has been turned down or not accepted, often in contexts like job applications or military service.

Example

After the interview, he received a letter stating he was a rejectee for the position.

Conversation

Did you hear about Tom? He’s a total rejectee from that job he wanted.

Yeah, I heard! That must be tough for him.

I know, right? It’s hard to see someone so talented be a rejectee.

Hopefully, he finds something better soon.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Rejectee → It is formed from "reject" (from Latin "reicere", meaning to throw back) and "-ee" (a suffix used to indicate a person who is the recipient of an action). The word "rejectee" refers to a person who has been thrown back or turned away, particularly in the context of applications or proposals.

Memory Tip

Think of someone who has been 'thrown back' ('reicere') — the '-ee' indicates that this person is the one receiving that action. So, a rejectee is someone who has been turned away.

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