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cold rejection

[/koʊld rɪˈdʒɛkʃən/]
nounpl: cold rejections
rejeição fria
1. An abrupt, unemotional refusal or dismissal without warmth, explanation, or consideration of feelings
His cold rejection of her proposal left her feeling hurt and unheard.
Sua rejeição fria da proposta dela a deixou ferida e ignorada.
2. A dismissive response that shows indifference or lack of compassion
She received a cold rejection when she asked for help from her family.
Ela recebeu uma rejeição fria quando pediu ajuda à sua família.
NYC Slang
the brush-off
Synonyms
curt refusalblunt dismissalicy rejectionharsh refusalindifferent denial
Antonyms
warm acceptancekind refusalgentle rejectioncompassionate response

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
rejeição fria
Standard usage across Brazil
São Paulo
rejeição seca
Alternative, somewhat more colloquial
Portugal
rejeição fria
Standard usage in Portugal

Related Idioms & Phrases

give someone the cold shoulder
a slap in the face
shut the door in someone's face
turned away empty-handed
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