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rejective

UK
/rɪˈdʒɛktɪv/
US
/rɪˈdʒɛktɪv/

Translations

rejectiveadjective
UK
/rɪˈdʒɛktɪv/
US
/rɪˈdʒɛktɪv/
Formal adjective; often used with the preposition 'of'.
Her rejective tone made it clear that the answer would be no.
Son ton réprobateur laissait clairement entendre que la réponse serait non.
porté à rejeter
The committee was rejective of the proposal from the start.
Le comité était porté à rejeter la proposition dès le début.
Synonyms
antagonistic
exclusionary
unaccepting
unreceptive
refusing
disapproving
dismissive
rejecting
averse
negative
Antonyms
receptive
embracing
approving
welcoming
accepting

Definitions

rejectiveadjective
Inclined to reject or refuse; disposed to disallow or repudiate.
The committee was rejective of the proposal from the start.
Expressing rejection, refusal, or disapproval.
Her rejective tone made it clear that the answer would be no.
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