1. A polite and courteous rejection of a request, offer, or invitation, delivered in a manner that minimizes offense or hurt feelings
She gave a kind refusal to the job offer, thanking them for the opportunity.
Ela deu uma recusa gentil à oferta de emprego, agradecendo a oportunidade.
2. A diplomatic way of saying no while maintaining goodwill and respect
His kind refusal of the invitation showed he valued the relationship despite declining.
Sua recusa gentil do convite mostrou que ele valorizava o relacionamento apesar de declinar.