steadyrefusal
nounUK /ˈstɛdi rɪˈfjuːzəl/
US /ˈstɛdi rɪˈfjuːzəl/
A steady refusal is when you keep saying no in a calm and firm way.
Her steadyrefusal to eat broccoli made her little brother laugh.
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2. A repeated decision not to do something, made without getting upset.
His steadyrefusal to join the game surprised everyone at the party.
3. A calm and unchanging answer of no to a request.
The steadyrefusal from the shop owner ended the argument quickly.
4. The habit of saying no in a strong but gentle way.
Steadyrefusal helped her stay safe when strangers asked her to go with them.