refutable

adjective

Definition of refutablenext
as in arguable

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for refutable
  1. arguable
  2. moot
  3. debatable
  4. questionable
  5. negotiable
  6. controversial
  7. inconclusive
Adjective
  • Lanthimos is many things — a champion absurdist, an arguable nihilist, an occasional edgelord, and an artist who has maintained a decidedly Euro sensibility despite having worked in English with Hollywood actors since 2015.
    Alison Willmore, Vulture, 30 Aug. 2024
  • Under this standard, the Dolphins would at least have an arguable case that preventing him from playing would not be an ADA violation.
    Chris Deubert, Forbes, 25 Oct. 2024
Definition of arguable
Adjective
  • Elsewhere: Two state-level trials over the Kroger-Albertsons deal recently wrapped up — one in Colorado and one in Washington — although an FTC victory could render those cases effectively moot.
    Dan Primack, Axios, 30 Oct. 2024
  • Weirdly, the motherboard doesn’t have any monitor outputs, rendering the AMD Ryzen G-series CPU’s integrated graphics moot.
    PCMAG, PCMAG, 23 Oct. 2024
Definition of moot
Adjective
  • But so far only one institution, Houston Christian University, has taken the formal–if legally debatable– next step in attempting to halt the case’s impending resolution.
    Daniel Libit, Sportico.com, 18 July 2024
  • Now, as for whether or not Donald Trump is not at all Taylor Swift fan, that's actually debatable.
    Elizabeth Logan, Glamour, 11 Sep. 2024
Definition of debatable
Adjective
  • Wide receiver Deebo Samuel (rib, oblique) and defensive end Nick Bosa (hip) also will suit up after being listed as questionable and limited in practice.
    Cam Inman, The Mercury News, 10 Nov. 2024
  • What was new and different Friday was that Mack was listed as questionable to play Sunday for the Chargers (5-3) against the Tennessee Titans (2-6) because of a groin injury.
    Elliott Teaford, Orange County Register, 8 Nov. 2024
Definition of questionable
Adjective
  • Why This Hack Is Dangerous The height requirements put into place for rides are not negotiable.
    Tanay Howard, Parents, 12 Aug. 2024
  • Agents must also make clear in this contract that broker commissions are fully negotiable, a change that consumer advocates hope will drive commissions—and prices—down.
    Alana Semuels, TIME, 5 Aug. 2024
Definition of negotiable
Adjective
  • Adding more gasoline to the fire, a controversial jail diversion project — which both candidates opposed — near the district’s borders became a political issue in the race.
    Devan Patel, The Mercury News, 7 Nov. 2024
  • This does not appear to be accidental, as Netflix and other streamers have reportedly been shying away from political documentaries due to the polarized state of the world, choosing instead to push movies on less controversial topics.
    Justin Klawans, theweek, 7 Nov. 2024
Definition of controversial
Adjective
  • The health effects of gender-affirming care are inconclusive.
    Ge Bai, Forbes, 1 Nov. 2024
  • The findings are inconclusive; Robbie’s teeth seem bigger and whiter, but she’s had the same small knick in one lateral incisor since early adulthood.
    Emma Alpern, Vulture, 8 Oct. 2024
Definition of inconclusive
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