uninvitation

Retracted guest status

An uninvitation is the withdrawal of an invitation previously extended.

Unlike never being invited, an uninvitation carries the sting of rejection—you were wanted, then unwanted: After the argument, she got an uninvitation to the wedding.

The word captures both the act and the awkwardness it creates.

exclusion

rejection

Denial of acceptance

ostracismBanishment from a group
blacklistRecord of prohibited entities
banishmentForced removal from place

expulsion · barring · omission · debarment · lockout · nonadmission · disqualification · shunning · exile · excommunication

retraction

disinvite

Retract an invitation

rescindFormally cancel or withdraw
revokeOfficially cancel authorization
withdrawalAct of taking away

cancelation · annulment · nullification · countermand · reversal · repeal · uninvite · takebacks · reneging · backtracking

awkwardness

embarrassment

Self-conscious unease

discomfortMild physical or mental distress
tensionStretched or strained state
uneaseMild persistent worry

humiliation · mortification · chagrin · regret · shame · indiscretion · gaffe · discomfiture · cringe · apology

snub

cold-shoulder

Intentional social rejection

rebuffAbrupt, curt rejection
slightMinor or thin
affrontDeliberate public insult

insult · brush-off · spurn · disregard · dismissal · disdain · contempt · disrespect · rejection · neglect

Opposites

social inclusion/exclusion

uninvitationinvitation

Request to attend

invite · welcome · inclusion · summons · open invitation

Family

invitation, invite, invites, invited, inviting, invitingly, uninvited, invitee, invitees

Familiarity: Top 500,000
Profile: Used worldwide · Timeless · Abstract · Negative · Everyday, not technical · Rated G