rejected
UK: rɪˈdʒektɪd | US: rɪˈdʒektɪd
vt. 1. Refused to accept, believe, or consider (e.g., a proposal, idea, or person).
vt. 2. Dismissed as inadequate or unsuitable.
vt. 3. (Biology) Showed an immune response against (e.g., a transplanted organ).
The word "rejected" stems from Latin reicere (to throw back), combining re- (back) and jacere (to throw). The morpheme ject evolved into English via Old French rejecter, retaining the core idea of "throwing away" or "dismissing." The suffix -ed marks it as a past action. This vivid metaphor of "throwing back" underpins modern meanings of refusal or dismissal.
The committee rejected his application due to incomplete documentation.
She felt rejected when her friends ignored her suggestions.
The body rejected the transplanted kidney despite medication.
The editor rejected the manuscript for lacking originality.
His proposal was rejected unanimously by the board.