noun
- a person who has been rejected, especially from a job, school, or romantic relationship
Usage: informal
Examples
- As a college rejectee, she decided to take a gap year and reapply next season.
- The job rejectee received a polite email thanking him for his interest.
- Support groups help rejectees cope with disappointment and move forward.
- She felt like a rejectee after being turned down for the scholarship.
- The dating app rejectee decided to focus on meeting people in person instead.