decliner

[/dɪˈklaɪnər/]
nounpl: decliners
aquele que recusa; declinante; pessoa que nega
1. A person or entity that declines an offer, invitation, or request
The decliner politely refused the job offer.
O declinante recusou educadamente a oferta de emprego.
2. Something that is in decline or decreasing in value or performance
The stock market showed several decliners today.
O mercado de ações apresentou várias quedas hoje.
3. In grammar, a word or language that inflects nouns and adjectives (related to declension)
Latin is a decliner language with complex grammatical cases.
O latim é uma língua com declinação complexa.
In Brazilian business culture, decliners are often acknowledged respectfully, as declining opportunities diplomatically is valued. The term 'decliners' is commonly used in financial markets (bolsa de valores) to describe stocks or assets losing value.
NYC Slang
someone who says 'no thanks' or passes on something
Synonyms / Sinônimos
refuserrejecterdenier
Antonyms / Antônimos
accepteracceptor

Regional Variations

General Brazilian Portuguese
declinante; aquele que recusa
Standard usage for one who refuses or declines
São Paulo
declinante
Formal business/professional context
Portugal
recusador; declinador
More formal or archaic usage

Related Words

declinedecliningdeclensionrefusal

Related Idioms & Phrases

decliner of an offer
market decliners
consistent decliner
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