What is the opposite of accepting?

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Contexts ▼▲ Adjective Opposite of having or showing a calm attitude towards disappointments or difficulties Opposite of tolerant of, or open to, new or opposing viewpoints Opposite of easily deceived or duped Opposite of lenient or tolerant, inclined to forgive Opposite of in the act or state of taking, accepting or collecting something (given) Opposite of willing to accept or agree to something without objection or resistance Opposite of willing or prone to give way to the influence of others Opposite of characterized by approval Opposite of disposed to agree with others or obey rules, especially to an excessive degree Opposite of having the capacity for sharing the feelings of another Opposite of having absolutely no doubt Opposite of well-meaning and kindly in nature Opposite of characterized by patience, tolerance or indulgence Opposite of apt to judge others leniently or favorably Verb Opposite of present participle for to agree to receive or take receipt of (of a job or task) Opposite of present participle for to agree to take responsibility of Opposite of present participle for to admit or welcome into a place or a group (of a proposition) Opposite of present participle for to believe as valid or correct (of a proposal) Opposite of present participle for to agree or consent to (of something unpleasant) Opposite of present participle for to tolerate or submit to Noun Opposite of the act of taking or receiving something Opposite of a preliminary conjecture or speculation … more ▼ ▲ Adjective ▲ Opposite of having or showing a calm attitude towards disappointments or difficulties emotional upset restless hot-headed perturbed rash impulsive concrete stupid real objective material shallow unreasonable physical irrational Adjective ▲ Opposite of tolerant of, or open to, new or opposing viewpoints narrow-minded intolerant unreceptive biased bigoted closed-minded dogmatic inflexible close-minded small-minded prejudiced uncompromising discriminatory narrow partial illiberal unfair small empty xenophobic blinkered jaundiced jingoistic chauvinistic restricted sectarian predisposed one-sided parti pris Adjective ▲ Opposite of easily deceived or duped suspicious cynical untrusting worldly astute discerning knowledgeable perceptive sophisticated unbelieving wise knowing worldly-wise cosmopolitan experienced shrewd smart sharp insightful clever intelligent guileful profound crafty wily observant foxy alert sensible accurate discriminating acute tricky hardheaded savvy scepticalUK farsighted judicious calculating devious sagacious wary ingenious argute incredulous cunning perspicacious sapient sage calculated suspecting streetwise sly heady subtle slick artful beguiling astucious canny scheming prudent brainy skepticalUS sharp-witted clear-sighted clear-eyed wised up quick-witted on the ball more ❯ Adjective ▲ Opposite of lenient or tolerant, inclined to forgive merciless unforgiving vindictive Adjective ▲ Opposite of in the act or state of taking, accepting or collecting something (given) awarding disbursing giving Adjective ▲ Opposite of willing to accept or agree to something without objection or resistance resistant defiant dissident unwilling opposed opposing repellent insubordinate resistive unyielding combative intransigent hostile challenging disobedient protesting rebellious contrary renitent recalcitrant antagonistic intractable resisting anti averse to hostile to inimical to opposed to unenthusiastic about dead set against disinclined to accept reluctant to accept unwilling to accept “He was resistant at first, but soon became a careful dresser and appreciative of his wife's flair for interior design.” Adjective ▲ Opposite of willing or prone to give way to the influence of others rigid inexorable inflexible intransigent adamant determined implacable relentless resolute stringent uncompromising unrelenting immovable intractable ironclad obdurate persistent rigorous ruthless staunch strict tough unchangeable unwavering unyielding draconian indurate obstinate ornery resistant steady stubborn unabating unaccommodating unappeasable unbendable unbending unshakeable adamantine unpacifiable unswerving bound and determined “We must be intransigent in our stance against any form of discrimination.” Adjective ▲ Opposite of characterized by approval unfavorableUS unfavourableUK harsh blunt critical faultfinding insulting unappealing uncomplimentary unflattering adverse belittling captious carping cavilingUS cavillingUK censuring contemptuous depreciative depreciatory derogatory disapproving disdainful disparaging hypercritical inappreciative overcritical scornful slighting unappreciative unfriendly negative “His unfavorable policies on abortion drew the ire of families around the country.” Adjective ▲ Opposite of disposed to agree with others or obey rules, especially to an excessive degree recalcitrant balky contrary contumacious defiant disobedient froward incompliant insubordinate intractable noncompliant obstreperous rebel rebellious refractory restive unamenable ungovernable unruly untoward wayward wilful willful bloody-minded inflexible obstinate stubborn unyielding Adjective ▲ Opposite of having the capacity for sharing the feelings of another inconsiderate unsympathetic uncaring disagreeable intolerant unfeeling apathetic disinterested impatient indifferent insensitive mean self-centredUK self-centeredUS selfish thoughtless unaccepting unconcerned unemotional aloof callous cold cruel emotionless hardhearted heartless merciless strict ungracious uninterested unkind unmoved unpleasant inattentive “Mary was late for work due to a personal crisis, and her inconsiderate boss was very unsympathetic.” Adjective ▲ Opposite of having absolutely no doubt disbelieving doubtful doubting mistrustful uncertain unsure untrusting Adjective ▲ Opposite of well-meaning and kindly in nature disobliging rude uncooperative alienating estranged greedy inconsiderate mean selfish unhelpful unobliging Adjective ▲ Opposite of characterized by patience, tolerance or indulgence complaining impatient kvetching kvetchy protesting intolerant fed up irritable frustrated displeased grumpy agitated disgruntled discontented irritated irascible peeved annoyed touchy snappy unforbearing testy aggravated peevish crabby antsy cross demanding impetuous bad-tempered unindulgent cantankerous brusque tetchy abrupt ill-tempered curt hysterical ratty loud ill-humouredUK narky crotchety hotheaded quick-tempered short-tempered hot-tempered ill-humoredUS more ❯ Adjective ▲ Opposite of apt to judge others leniently or favorably strict uncharitable hard harsh severe stern inconsiderate mean unforgiving unkind unsympathetic inattentive inhumane malevolent rough thoughtless tough unmindful Verb ▲ Opposite of present participle for to agree to receive or take receipt of refusing declining rejecting dismissing rebuffing turning down denying renouncing repudiating bypassing eschewing passing up passing on refusing to receive saying no to setting aside turning away turning back on turning from abstaining from giving thumbs down to not accepting refraining from vetoing disapproving “He warned the committee that if he were to win, he would refuse his award on philosophical grounds.” Verb ▲ (of a job or task) Opposite of present participle for to agree to take responsibility of relinquishing abdicating abandoning ceasing ceding concluding discontinuing dropping forgoing forsaking leaving releasing renouncing suspending waiving desisting disavowing disclaiming giving up halting quitting stopping surrendering yielding cutting loose disengaging from dropping out from forfeiting laying aside packing in pulling out from resigning from retiring from sewing up stepping down from walking out on winding up withdrawing from wrapping up casting aside casting off casting out losing calling it a day on calling it quits on “Due to personal reasons, I will have to relinquish any responsibility I have in this project moving forward.” Verb ▲ Opposite of present participle for to admit or welcome into a place or a group snubbing shunning rebuffing rejecting spurning scorning coldshouldering discountenancing disdaining disfavoring disfavouring dismissing refusing brushing off disallowing disowning disregarding ostracisingUK ostracizingUS stopping cold-shouldering frowning on frowning upon giving the brushoff blacklisting denouncing “MENSA would snub Frank as a member because he did not meet their intellectual requirements.” Verb ▲ (of a proposition) Opposite of present participle for to believe as valid or correct disbelieving distrusting doubting questioning rejecting discounting discrediting mistrusting repudiating suspecting calling in question having doubts about having reservations on misbelieving misdoubting not accepting not buying skepticizing unbelieving giving no credence to having no faith in not crediting not swallowing scoffing at taking a dim view of wondering about wondering at rebutting smelling a rat “Christine would disbelieve Brett's explanation that he liked beer, but never misbehaved because of it.” Verb ▲ (of a proposal) Opposite of present participle for to agree or consent to defying challenging opposing protesting disputing resisting blackballing condemning contesting contradicting countering fighting querying questioning undermining contending controverting demurring disagreeing with disapproving of objecting to standing up to arguing against calling into question calling out dissenting against dissenting from facing down fighting against protesting against rebelling against remonstrating against taking exception to taking issue with coming to blows with defending against demurring about flying in the face of rallying against “Harvey would challenge Rose's suggestion that they should just be friends, and paid the price for it.” Verb ▲ (of something unpleasant) Opposite of present participle for to tolerate or submit to having false hope having wishful thinking having foolish expectations having unrealistic hope “He would still be in denial of the fact that he would not get the promotion he desired.” Noun ▲ Opposite of the act of taking or receiving something dismissal nonacceptance refusal denial rejection repudiation turndown rebuff veto withdrawal opposition dissension disapproval repudiating refraining repulse dissent disagreement rejecting dismissing refusing giving up knock-back turning down disproof invalidation cancellationUK annulment cancelationUS “Sarah's dismissal of a promotion puzzle many of her colleagues.” Noun ▲ Opposite of a preliminary conjecture or speculation calculation certainty disbelief fact knowledge measurement proof reality truth Find more words! 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