NONACCEPTANCE Synonyms: 44 Similar and Opposite Words

nonacceptance

noun

ˌnän-ik-ˈsep-tən(t)s

Definition of nonacceptance

as in refusal

an unwillingness to grant something asked for the university's nonacceptance of my application for admission was accompanied by considerable regret, if you believe the rejection letter

Synonyms & Similar Words

Relevance

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

Example Sentences

Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to show current usage. Read More Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.

Recent Examples of nonacceptance Bayern’s nonacceptance of Newcastle’s terms allowed Barcelona to proceed. — Pol Ballús, New York Times, 29 May 2026 Positions have softened over the years from nonacceptance and refusal to discuss this to a point now where these are agenda items in the negotiations. — Seth Borenstein, ajc, 24 Sep. 2022

Recent Examples of Synonyms for nonacceptance

Noun

Woods appeared in a Florida court on Wednesday to enter a no-contest plea to charges of reckless driving and refusal to submit to a lawful test.

— Nicole Fallert, USA Today, 3 Sep. 2026
After Russia's refusal to pay the award, Naftogaz has been petitioning national courts seeking court orders to seize Russian commercial assets.

— ABC News, ABC News, 3 Sep. 2026

Definition of refusal

Noun

Wilson’s whispering, Kermit-ish cadence juxtaposed with Heems’s audacious bars shorthands the borough’s rejection of one-size-fits-all characterization as one of the most diverse urban centers in the world.

— Kat Chen, Condé Nast Traveler, 4 Sep. 2026
Some experts say the call for a temporary halt to more approvals should not be taken as a rejection of potential foreign investment in the country, but rather as a mechanism to establish clear rules, especially around transparency.

— ABC News, ABC News, 4 Sep. 2026

Definition of rejection

Noun

Entry denials have risen sharply over the past year and for reasons that did not constitute grounds for denial previously, including suspicions of anti-Israel views, say Israeli lawyers who represent travelers who were denied entry.

— Daniel Estrin, NPR, 2 Sep. 2026
Read more from Liz on the details of the ADA’s denials and how those involved have reacted.

— Theresa Gaffney, STAT, 2 Sep. 2026

Definition of denial

Browse Nearby Words

nonacademic

nonacceptance

nonacceptances

See all Nearby Words

Cite this Entry

Style

“Nonacceptance.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/nonacceptance. Accessed 5 Sep. 2026.

Copy Citation

Synonyms of nonacceptance

noun

Example Sentences

Browse Nearby Words

Cite this Entry

More from Merriam-Webster

Word of the Day

matriculate

Popular in Grammar & Usage

A Who’s Who Regarding ‘Who’s’ and ‘Whose’

A List of Most Commonly Confused Words

Why do we use apostrophes to show possession?

Is it 'nerve-racking' or 'nerve-wracking'?

What's the difference between 'fascism' and 'socialism'?

Popular in Wordplay

The Longest Long Words List

Stay Woke

Ye Olde Nincompoop: Old-Fashioned Words for 'Stupid'

14 Phobias You Probably Haven't Heard Of

The Words of the Week - Sept. 4

Popular

A Who’s Who Regarding ‘Who’s’ and ‘Whose’

The Longest Long Words List

Stay Woke

Games & Quizzes