polite refusal

Examples (10)

• She offered a polite refusal to their invitation.
• His polite refusal left no room for further argument.
• I had to give a polite refusal when asked to work overtime.
• A polite refusal is always better than a blunt one.
• The manager received a polite refusal from the candidate.
• Her polite refusal softened the blow of not being able to attend.
• He practiced his polite refusal in front of the mirror.
• They appreciated her polite refusal despite their disappointment.
• It's important to articulate a polite refusal clearly.
• Even with a polite refusal, some people still don't take no for an answer.