refusal
noun
UK/rɪˈfjuː.zᵊl/
US/rɪˈfjuː.zᵊl/
Definitions of refusal noun
- C1CountableUncountable
the act of declining to do or accept something
We applied for a travel visa, but our application was met with an outright refusal.
They refused to consider the proposal under any circumstances.
His resignation request faced a rejection from the management.