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Reject Definition & Meaning | Britannica Dictionary The Britannica Dictionary mobile search Home Ask the Editor Word of the Day Quizzes Core Vocabulary Browse the Dictionary × Britannica Homepage Ask the Editor Word of the Day Quizzes Core Vocabulary Browse the Dictionary The Britannica Dictionary reject 2 ENTRIES FOUND: reject (verb) reject (noun) 1 reject /rɪ ˈ ʤɛkt/ verb rejects ; rejected ; rejecting 1 reject /rɪ ˈ ʤɛkt/ verb rejects ; rejected ; rejecting Britannica Dictionary definition of REJECT [ + object ] 1 : to refuse to believe, accept, or consider (something) My teacher rejected my excuse for being late. The committee rejected my proposal/idea/suggestion/motion. I agree with several points of her argument, while rejecting [=disagreeing with] her conclusions. She rejected the package/letter [=she did not accept the delivery of the package, letter, etc.] and returned it unopened. [+] more examples [-] hide examples [+] Example sentences [-] Hide examples 2 : to decide not to publish (something) or make (something) available to the public because it is not good enough My article/book/paper was rejected . The produce inspector rejected several crates of berries that had begun to grow mold. [+] more examples [-] hide examples [+] Example sentences [-] Hide examples 3 a : to refuse to allow (someone) to join a club, to attend a school, etc. The college rejects hundreds of applicants each year. [+] more examples [-] hide examples [+] Example sentences [-] Hide examples b : to decide not to offer (someone) a job or position We rejected 5 of the 10 job applicants right away. [+] more examples [-] hide examples [+] Example sentences [-] Hide examples 4 : to refuse to love, care for, or give attention to (someone) The mother cat rejected the smallest kitten and refused to feed it. Rejected by society, these street kids have to fend for themselves. He still loves her even though she's rejected him before. He wanted to ask her on a date, but he was afraid of being rejected . [+] more examples [-] hide examples [+] Example sentences [-] Hide examples 5 medical, of a person's body : to produce substances that try to harm or destroy (a transplanted organ, a skin graft, etc.) The patient's immune system rejected the transplanted heart. = The patient rejected the transplanted heart. [+] more examples [-] hide examples [+] Example sentences [-] Hide examples — rejection /rɪ ˈ ʤɛkʃən/ noun , plural rejections [ count ] The committee was unanimous in its rejection of my proposal. After many rejections , her novel was finally accepted for publication. [+] more examples [-] hide examples [+] Example sentences [-] Hide examples [ noncount ] In any transplant operation, there is a risk of organ rejection . a rejection letter [=a letter saying that you or something you have written, made, etc., has been rejected] [+] more examples [-] hide examples [+] Example sentences [-] Hide examples 2 reject / ˈ riːˌʤɛkt/ noun plural rejects 2 reject / ˈ riːˌʤɛkt/ noun plural rejects Britannica Dictionary definition of REJECT [ count ] 1 : something that is not good enough for some purpose : something that cannot be used or accepted Stack the promising applications here, and put the rejects over there. One way to save on clothing costs is to buy (factory) rejects . [=clothes that are sold for a lower price because they have flaws] [+] more examples [-] hide examples [+] Example sentences [-] Hide examples 2 : a person who is not accepted or liked by other people the rejects of society = society's rejects ( informal ) Ignore him, he's a (total/complete) reject . [+] more examples [-] hide examples [+] Example sentences [-] Hide examples ASK THE EDITOR What is meant by 'late Thursday'? See the answer » QUIZZES Vocabulary Quiz Test your word power Take the Quiz » Name That Thing Take our visual quiz Test Your Knowledge » WORD OF THE DAY ceramic : made of clay that has been heated to a high temperature to harden it Learn More » About Us & Legal Info Contact Us Privacy Notice Terms of Use Pronunciation Symbols Help d="M0 12c0 5.123 3.211 9.497 7.73 11.218-.11-.937-.227-2.482.025-3.566.217-.932 1.401-5.938 1.401-5.938s-.357-.715-.357-1.774c0-1.66.962-2.9 2.161-2.9 1.02 0 1.512.765 1.512 1.682 0 1.025-.653 2.557-.99 3.978-.281 1.189.597 2.159 1.769 2.159 2.123 0 3.756-2.239 3.756-5.471 0-2.861-2.056-4.86-4.991-4.86-3.398 0-5.393 2.549-5.393 5.184 0 1.027.395 2.127.889 2.726a.36.36 0 0 1 .083.343c-.091.378-.293 1.189-.332 1.355-.053.218-.173.265-.4.159-1.492-.694-2.424-2.875-2.424-4.627 0-3.769 2.737-7.229 7.892-7.229 4.144 0 7.365 2.953 7.365 6.899 0 4.117-2.595 7.431-6.199 7.431-1.211 0-2.348-.63-2.738-1.373 0 0-.599 2.282-.744 2.84-.282 1.084-1.064 2.456-1.549 3.235C9.584 23.815 10.77 24 12 24c6.627 0 12-5.373 12-12S18.627 0 12 0 0 5.373 0 12"> © 2026 Encyclopædia Britannica, Inc.