unaccepted

Example Sentences

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England captain Ben Stokes said he was “deeply sorry” to hear the experiences of people who felt unwelcome or unaccepted.

From Seattle Times • Jun. 27, 2023

“It hurts to see Grizabella being unaccepted through most of the show,” he says, “because you could say: ‘I walked a mile in her paws.’”

From The Guardian • Jul. 25, 2019

Adding glass to the mix of unaccepted items will require some adjustment, and officials plan to make that a part of an ongoing education campaign.

From Washington Times • Oct. 21, 2018

I extended an unaccepted handshake and asked how I could help.

From Scientific American • Mar. 19, 2018

Judging by her silent response—and the fact that she got herself transferred to another math class—I think my apology was unaccepted.

From "The Miscalculations of Lightning Girl" by Stacy McAnulty