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rejeté

rejected

adjective ruh-zhuh-TEH Rare
Mind & Emotions Emotions

Also means

outcast

Usage Note

Rejeté is the past participle of rejeter used as an adjective meaning rejected, cast aside, or socially excluded. As a noun un rejeté / une rejetée refers to a social outcast or someone who has been spurned. The sense of social exclusion is common in fiction and psychology discussions (sentiment d'être rejeté — feeling of rejection).

Examples

"Il se sent rejeté par ses camarades."

Natural Translation

He feels rejected by his classmates.

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