outright refusal

Examples (10)

• Her appeals for funds to support the cause were met with outright refusals.
• The manager's suggestion was met with an outright refusal from the team.
• He gave an outright refusal to their offer, leaving no room for negotiation.
• Such an outright refusal often signals a lack of interest or compromise.
• Despite their persistent efforts, they faced an outright refusal from the authorities.
• Her outright refusal to cooperate made the situation even more difficult.
• An outright refusal can be harsh, but sometimes it's necessary to set boundaries.
• The children's request for more sweets was met with an outright refusal by their mother.
• Expecting a compromise, he was surprised by her outright refusal to consider his terms.
• The government's outright refusal to negotiate sparked widespread protests.