rejectee
|re-ject-ee|
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/rɪˈdʒɛkti/
a person rejected
Etymology
Etymology Information
'rejectee' originates from English, specifically the word 'reject,' where 're-' meant 'back' and 'ject' meant 'to throw.'
Historical Evolution
'reject' changed from the Latin word 'rejectus' and eventually became the modern English word 'rejectee.'
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'to throw back,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'a person who has been rejected.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a person who has been rejected, especially in a social or professional context.
After the interview, he felt like a rejectee.
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Last updated: 2025/04/16 10:59