ill-received
Met with disapproval
Ill-received describes something that gets a negative or unfavorable response: His proposal was ill-received by the committee.
The term applies to ideas, gestures, performances, or communications that meet with disapproval, criticism, or rejection.
An ill-received joke falls flat; an ill-received policy draws backlash.
Not in your benefit
- rejectedRefused or turned away
- dismissedReleased from duty
- pannedSeverely criticized publicly
- criticizedExpressed disapproval of
disapproved · condemned · denounced · rebuffed · spurned · negative reaction · backlash · thumbs down
Lacking grace or ease
- unwelcomeNot wanted here
- rebuffedRejected someone's advances
- snubbedIntentionally disregarded
- cold shoulderIntentional dismissive treatment
brushed off · ignored · overlooked · dismissed · unappreciated · unacknowledged · slighted · disregarded
unfavorable
Not in your benefit
criticized · disapproved · condemned · denounced · rebuffed · spurned · negative reaction · backlash · thumbs down · jeered
awkward
Lacking grace or ease
cold shoulder · brushed off · ignored · overlooked · dismissed · unappreciated · unacknowledged · slighted · disregarded · fell flat
rejected
Refused or turned away
- declinedRefused or diminished
- vetoedAuthoritatively rejected legislation
- turned downRefused or rejected
dismissed · blocked · opposed · contested · stonewalled · shelved · tabled · nixed · overruled · shot down
ill-receivedwell-received
Favorably accepted by others
welcomed · embraced · acclaimed · celebrated · applauded
receive, received, receiving, receiver, receivers, reception, receptive, receptivity, receptacle