Rejection (noun)

1. The action of rejecting someone or something.
2. The refusal to accept or acknowledge a proposal, idea, or submission.
3. The feeling of being rejected or excluded by others.

Origin:

Late middle english: from latin rejectio(n-), from reicere "cast back" (see reject).

Examples:

1. Her application for the job was met with rejection.
2. The rejection of his proposal was a disappointment, but he was determined to try again.
3. She felt a deep sense of rejection when her friends didn't invite her to their party.
4. The rejection of his book by the publisher was a turning point in his life, motivating him to pursue self-publishing.
5. The rejection of their offer was a shock to the real estate company, as they believed their bid was competitive.