1. the act or state of not accepting or refusing to accept something

Examples

• His nonacceptance of the job offer surprised everyone.
• The committee’s nonacceptance of the proposal led to further negotiations.
• Her nonacceptance of criticism made it difficult to work with her.
• The university’s nonacceptance policy for late applications is strictly enforced.
• Their nonacceptance of the peace treaty prolonged the conflict.
• The patient’s nonacceptance of the diagnosis delayed treatment.