Odrzucony

Odrzucony is a Polish adjective meaning "rejected" or "turned down." It describes a person, proposal, document, or decision that has been refused by an authority or evaluating body. The term is widely used across formal settings—such as administration, education, and employment—as well as in everyday speech.

Etymology and grammar: Odrzucony derives from the verb odrzucić ("to reject"), formed with the prefix od- and the root rzucić. As an adjective it agrees with gender and number: odrzucony (masc. singular), odrzucona (fem. singular), odrzucone (neut./plural). The related noun is odrzucenie ("the act of rejecting" or "rejection").

Usage examples and nuance: The term is neutral-to-negative, often carrying a sense of official denial. Common collocations include odrzucony wniosek, odrzucony projekt, odrzucony kandydat. In formal contexts, it frequently appears in reports and decisions, while in personal speech it can describe a disappointed recipient. Example: "Wniosek został odrzucony przez komisję." Example: "Kandydat został odrzucony po rozmowie kwalifikacyjnej."

See also: odrzucenie, akceptacja, zatwierdzenie.