Elutasító

Elutasító is a Hungarian term that functions as both an adjective and, less commonly, as a noun. It denotes a tendency to reject, refuse, or withhold assent, and is used to describe statements, attitudes, or actions that convey rejection.

Morphology and related forms: Elutasító is formed from the verb elutasít, with the participial suffix -ó, giving a present active participle meaning “rejecting” or “refusing.” Related forms include elutasított (past participle, “rejected”), elutasítás (noun, “rejection”), and elutasítóan (adverb, “in a rejecting manner”). As an adjective, elutasító agrees with the noun it modifies in gender, number, and case, and can appear predicatively or attributively.

Usage and nuance: The term commonly describes opinions, responses, or behaviors that deny or oppose a proposal, request, or idea. It can convey a firm or formal refusal, but without implying rancor, depending on context. In everyday language it often appears in phrases such as elutasító válasz (a rejecting answer), elutasító álláspont (a rejecting stance), or elutasító magatartás (a rejecting/defensive attitude).

Examples: A válasz volt elutasító. Az elutasító álláspont miatt nem tudták elfogadni a javaslatot. Az elutasító módon reagált a kérdésre. Elutasítóan nézett rá.

See also: elutasítás, elutasított, elutasító magatartás.