Avvisande

Avvisande is a Swedish adjective and noun derived from the verb avvisa, meaning to reject or dismiss. As an adjective it describes a stance, reply, or tone that signals rejection or unwillingness to engage. The participle form avvisande is widely used to characterize communication, for example ett avvisande svar or ett avvisande tonläge. The noun form avvisande (or avvisning in its more common noun form) is used in formal or written language to indicate a rejection or refusal.

Usage and nuances: Avvisande can describe explicit refusals or more subtle signals of non-acceptance, such as a cautious, reserved, or non-committal response that declines a proposal. It can carry different shades of meaning depending on context, from polite refusal to clear dismissal. It does not necessarily imply hostility.

Grammar: In Swedish, avvisa is the verb; avvisande is the present participle used as an attributive adjective or as a noun. Common constructions include en avvisande ton, ett avvisande svar, and ett avvisande besked. Related terms include refusera (to refuse) and avvisning (rejection).

Examples: Han gav ett avvisande svar på förslaget. Hon mötte idén med ett avvisande tonläge.

See also: tonläge, kommunikation, avvisning, avvisa.