unaccepting
|un-ac-cept-ing|
B2
/ˌʌn.əkˈsɛp.tɪŋ/
(accept)
consent to receive
Etymology
Etymology Information
'unaccepting' originates from the prefix 'un-' meaning 'not' and the word 'accept', which comes from Latin 'acceptare', meaning 'to take or receive'.
Historical Evolution
'acceptare' transformed into the Old French word 'accepter', and eventually became the modern English word 'accept'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, 'accept' meant 'to take or receive something willingly', and 'unaccepting' evolved to mean 'not willing to accept'.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
not willing to accept or tolerate something or someone.
She was unaccepting of the new policy changes.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:39