declined

ADJECTIVE

less

Synonyms

STRONGEST

fewer

STRONG

lesser limited lower minor minus negative secondary subordinate

WEAK

beneath deficient depressed diminished excepting lacking not as great reduced shortened shorter slighter subtracting unsubstantial without

Antonyms

STRONG

greater higher important major superior

WEAK

bigger more

ADJECTIVE

neglected

Synonyms

STRONGEST

decayed deserted ignored overlooked spurned undervalued unused unwanted

STRONG

abandoned affronted deferred depreciated despised deteriorated disdained dismissed disregarded evaded forgotten lapsed omitted postponed scorned shunned underestimated

WEAK

cast aside passed over tossed aside unconsidered unheeded unwatched

Antonyms

WEAK

cared for considered heeded used well cared for well tended

ADJECTIVE

vetoed

Synonyms

STRONG

disapproved refused

Example Sentences

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On previous visits, Prince Harry has declined the offer to stay at Buckingham Palace due to security concerns over using such a high profile, visible building.

From BBC • Jun. 20, 2026

She had planned to buy her mother a gold ring to mark her parents’ 30th wedding anniversary, but her mother declined.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 19, 2026

Iranian officials declined to proceed with scheduled talks in Switzerland, saying the escalation in Lebanon made continued negotiations untenable unless hostilities stopped.

From Salon • Jun. 19, 2026

In 2023, the year after five Tampa Bay Rays players declined to wear rainbow logos for Pride Night, Manfred said the league would no longer compel players to do so.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 19, 2026

Horatio declined to join us as we ate our bread and cheese.

From "Ophelia" by Lisa Klein

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