REJECTIVE Synonyms: 33 Similar and Opposite Words

rejective

adjective

Definition of rejective

as in critical

given to making or expressing unfavorable judgments about things found that his new boss was very rejective of new ideas or suggestions

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Howard also claims the judge rushed a critical closed‑door hearing, limiting the defense's ability to prepare.

— CBS Texas Staff, CBS News, 19 Aug. 2026
Rosalind Franklin captured the critical X-ray diffraction image that proved the double-helix structure of DNA.

— Frank Racioppi, Forbes.com, 19 Aug. 2026

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