refutable

adjective

Definition of refutablenext
as in arguable

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Recent Examples of refutable The claim, though easily refutable, is beside the point. — John P. Murphy, ARTnews.com, 5 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for refutable
  1. arguable
  2. disputable
  3. moot
  4. debatable
  5. disputed
  6. questionable
  7. negotiable
  8. controversial
Adjective
  • But while objections to the idea of engineering immunity to disease have remained essentially the same over the last two centuries, their meaning has changed, transforming what was once arguable into the lies that drive our current peril.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 11 June 2026
  • Alkaline water has entered the conversation as an arguable alternative to regular drinking water.
    — Angelica Stabile, FOXNews.com, 6 June 2026
Definition of arguable
Adjective
  • However, disputable refereeing decisions, especially in the matches against Italy and Spain, led to allegations that South Korea may have benefited from favorable officiating.
    — Andrew Pereira, Encyclopedia Britannica, 18 June 2026
  • Speech — Intimidation as censorship The First Amendment protects disputable speech, not agreeable.
    — Brielle Miller, Baltimore Sun, 9 Mar. 2026
Definition of disputable
Adjective
  • Whether the Three Lions advance to the finals or not is a moot point as well, as Oliver and Taylor's World Cup journey has come to an end because of something out of their control.
    — Austin Perry OutKick, FOXNews.com, 14 July 2026
  • The judge scheduled a hearing for the motion on Monday morning, but the issue is now moot.
    — Gene Maddaus, Variety, 11 July 2026
Definition of moot
Adjective
  • For now, the Purdy-Jones fit could be the NFL’s best quarterback pairing, debatable with Cincinnati’s Joe Burrow and Joe Flacco.
    — Cam Inman, Mercury News, 16 July 2026
  • Whether the controversy truly affected the game remains debatable.
    — Clemente Lisi, Forbes.com, 7 July 2026
Definition of debatable
Adjective
  • Salisbury blamed delays in resolving cases in part on a 2021 law that mandates full trial boards in disputed misconduct complaints involving police officers, even for minor disciplinary infractions.
    — Mike Hellgren, CBS News, 1 July 2026
  • When the owner is gone and that information was never recorded anywhere, the asset does not become disputed.
    — Sergey Stopnevich, Forbes.com, 26 June 2026
Definition of disputed
Adjective
  • In addition to the questionable trade of 2024 fourth overall pick Rickea Jackson to Chicago for veteran Atkins this offseason, Pebley traded the picks that would become Storm post duo Awa Fam and Dominique Malonga for Plum and Kia Nurse.
    — Marisa Ingemi, Los Angeles Times, 14 July 2026
  • With her career flashing before her eyes, Anne begins using questionable tactics to save her film.
    — Sarah Shachat, IndieWire, 14 July 2026
Definition of questionable
Adjective
  • Either way, wearing shoes in the shower is a non-negotiable for me.
    — Hayley Domin, Travel + Leisure, 19 July 2026
  • If pockets are non-negotiable, reach for this two-piece linen set.
    — Emily Weaver, PEOPLE, 17 July 2026
Definition of negotiable
Adjective
  • The twice-annual practice of switching clocks has been controversial for many years, with nearly all Americans against the biannual change, according to a 2025 AP-NORC Center for Public Affairs Research survey.
    — Mathew Miranda, Sacbee.com, 14 July 2026
  • Their past two victories against Switzerland and Egypt came with the help of controversial calls that had the soccer-watching populace buzzing about potential favoritism toward Argentina.
    — AJ Willingham, AJC.com, 14 July 2026
Definition of controversial

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