1. people who have been rejected, especially from a job, school, or organization
Usage: informal

Examples

• The college sent rejection letters to hundreds of rejectees.
• Many rejectees from the first round of interviews applied again the following year.
• The company kept a database of rejectees for future openings.
• Some rejectees formed a support group to share their experiences.
• The scholarship program had more rejectees than winners.
• Several rejectees went on to find better opportunities elsewhere.