Not-chosen

The state of being excluded from selection, appointment, or preference. This can apply to individuals, objects, or concepts and often implies a comparative assessment where others have been favored. 'Not-chosen' indicates a lack of selection, highlighting a failed opportunity or a lack of fulfillment of selection criteria. It carries the weight of rejection, being overlooked, or having been found unsuitable in comparison. The reasons for being 'not-chosen' can vary widely, from a lack of qualifications to random chance in a lottery.

Not-chosen meaning with examples

• Despite having a strong application, Sarah was not-chosen for the scholarship due to the stiff competition and only having two scholarships. She felt disappointed after putting in all the work. This meant missing her first-choice college. The university said she didn't qualify, because of the strict policy.
• The antique vase was not-chosen for the museum's permanent collection, as the curators felt it didn't align with their thematic focus. The object, having been in their gallery for 2 years, was taken out. They deemed it uninteresting. They were searching for a new look and a new way of doing things.
• After the initial round of interviews, many candidates were not-chosen for the second round. These candidates were removed from the final round. They were considered for the job, but they were not the right fit for the company's needs.
• The design was not-chosen for the advertising campaign, the committee preferred a bolder, more eye-catching approach. The team needed something that made it stand out. The original design was subtle. This left everyone thinking.
• Due to budget cuts, many projects were not-chosen for funding in the current fiscal year, because the council had a limited amount of money to spend on all the applications. This meant these projects wouldn't be happening any time soon.