actively rejected
[/ˈæktɪvli rɪˈdʒɛktɪd/]
verb phrase (past participle)
rejeitado ativamente
1. to deliberately and consciously refuse or dismiss something with force or determination
The proposal was actively rejected by the board members during the meeting.
A proposta foi rejeitada ativamente pelos membros do conselho durante a reunião.
2. to openly oppose or resist something rather than passively ignoring it
She actively rejected the job offer despite the attractive salary.
Ela rejeitou ativamente a oferta de emprego apesar do salário atrativo.
3. to take deliberate action against acceptance or approval of something
The community actively rejected the new development plan.
A comunidade rejeitou ativamente o novo plano de desenvolvimento.
In both American and Brazilian contexts, 'actively rejected' emphasizes agency and deliberate action, often used in professional, political, or social settings to indicate that rejection was not passive or accidental but rather a conscious choice. It conveys strength of opposition.
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