Being rejected is the most commonly known antonym for being accepted. Rejection refers to the act of denying, declining or refusing an offer or opportunity. Another antonym could be being ignored, which means being disregarded or neglected, implying that someone or something is unimportant or insignificant. Being excluded or ostracized can also be antonyms as they imply being removed, banned or cast aside from a group or activity. Lastly, being disapproved of, which means being condemned or criticized can also be an antonym for being accepted. All these antonyms have negative connotations and represent the opposite of being accepted, which is to be welcomed, acknowledged, appreciated, and approved of.

What are the antonyms for Being accepted?

• v.

  • rate
  • disqualify
  ,
  • fail
  ,
  • lose
  .

Famous quotes with Being accepted

• I knew being accepted was going to be hard, but I knew I was involved in a situation that was going to bring opportunities to other blacks.

  Larry Doby
• I talk to women's groups all over the country and see women struggling with this. The fear of not being accepted, of being different, of not having a man, all make it hard for a woman to do what she really believes is right for her.

  Olympia Dukakis
• They managed to find time... to tell me that there was no chance of my being accepted for service and that really I should be surprised to still be alive.

  C. S. Forester
• When you please others in hopes of being accepted, you lose you self-worth in the process.

  Dave Pelzer
• You had many jazz musicians who lived in the United States, who had a hard time being accepted over here and had to play in sort of these inferior type dives.

  Sonny Rollins

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