REFUTABLE Synonyms: 59 Similar and Opposite Words

refutable

adjective

Definition of refutable

as in arguable

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Recent Examples of refutable Whether Chubb's account is 100% accurate or not there are things that are not refutable. — Armando Salguero Outkick, FOXNews.com, 15 Oct. 2026 The claim, though easily refutable, is beside the point. — John P. Murphy, ARTnews.com, 5 Apr. 2026

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Adjective

But the arguable highlight of the style appears at its mudguard and heel, which have been covered in a spider web graphic.

— Riley Jones, Footwear News, 4 Oct. 2026
Pairing Diggs with McLaurin gives Washington arguable its best wide receiver duo since Pierre Garcon and DeSean Jackson each topped the 1,000-yard mark in 2016.

— Ethan Cadeaux, Chicago Tribune, 6 Aug. 2026

Definition of arguable

Adjective

But revenue coming in at double the projections is not disputable and cannot happen if the tax base runs away.

— Teresa Ghilarducci, Forbes.com, 23 Aug. 2026
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

Definition of disputable

Adjective

Maine didn’t have the typical music scenes of the Midwest or West Coast and his old-time hobby of busking felt moot with everyone cooped up inside their homes.

— Selena Fragassi, SPIN, 19 Oct. 2026
Through the season’s first two weeks, any thoughts of the Falcons contending for a playoff spot appeared delusional and all conversations appeared moot.

— Daniel Flick, AJC.com, 7 Oct. 2026

Definition of moot

Adjective

Whether a 7-inch display is really the ideal way to watch TV is debatable, but for recipes, video calls and background entertainment, the format makes sense.

— New Atlas, New Atlas, 14 Oct. 2026
While the advantages of retinoids like retinol—firmer, clearer, and brighter skin—are essentially fact at this point, what constitutes the best retinoid is a bit more debatable.

— Deanna Pai, Vogue, 7 Oct. 2026

Definition of debatable

Adjective

His political history includes a disputed 2018 congressional election that was never certified after investigators uncovered an absentee-ballot fraud operation involving a political operative hired by his campaign.

— Charlotte Observer, Charlotte Observer, 15 Oct. 2026
Election officials can use the timing marks and barcodes printed around ballots to identify the different ballot styles and determine which ballots contain the disputed 7A question.

— Dillon Thomas, CBS News, 8 Oct. 2026

Definition of disputed

Adjective

Puka Nacua shined despite entering the game questionable with a calf injury and Kyren Williams and Blake Corum combined for nearly 200 rushing yards.

— Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 25 Oct. 2026
He was listed as questionable to return as he was examined in the injury tent.

— ABC News, ABC News, 25 Oct. 2026

Definition of questionable

Adjective

The Valkyries president says self-care is a non-negotiable Smith doesn’t compartmentalize the professional and personal parts of her life.

— Emma Burleigh, Fortune, 24 Oct. 2026
While officials insist the demolitions are a non-negotiable step toward revitalizing the corridor along Old National Highway, the families and owners left in the wake of the bulldozers say true recovery remains a distant promise.

— La'Tasha Givens, CBS News, 16 Oct. 2026

Definition of negotiable

Adjective

This is not a sudden shift in attitude to defend a controversial CBA.

— Lev Akabas, Sportico.com, 20 Oct. 2026
Meta backlash is global Criticism goes beyond Nieman Lab’s reporting, as news groups globally urge regulators to intervene and block Meta’s controversial terms from kicking in.

— Ashley Belanger, ArsTechnica, 20 Oct. 2026

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