rejectingly

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English

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Etymology

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From rejecting +‎ -ly.

Adverb

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rejectingly (comparative more rejectingly, superlative most rejectingly)

  1. So as to reject.
    • 2004, Harry T. Reis, Caryl E. Rusbult, Close Relationships: Key Readings, page 544:
      One way of achieving this goal is to select partners who are likely to act rejectingly, such as someone who is unlikely to show sustained relationship satisfaction or commitment.