refusable

The customer marked the item as refusable upon delivery.

Definition

1. Adjective:
   • Capable of being declined or rejected: "refusable" describes something that can be refused, such as an offer, proposal, or invitation.

Usage Examples

• Adjective:
  • The job offer was not refusable; it was the only opportunity available. (The offer could not be declined.)
  • All items in the contract are refusable unless signed. (Each clause can be rejected before agreement.)

Advanced Usage

• "refusable offer": an offer that one has the option to decline.

  • The charity donation was a refusable offer, but most people contributed anyway. (People could choose not to donate.)

• "refusable request": a request that can be turned down without penalty.

  • The teacher made the homework assignment refusable for extra credit. (Students could choose not to do it.)

Variants and Related Words

• Refuse (verb): to decline or reject something offered.

  • She had to refuse the invitation due to prior commitments. (She declined the offer.)

• Refusal (noun): the act of declining or rejecting.

  • His refusal to cooperate surprised everyone. (His decision to say no was unexpected.)

• Refusably (adverb): in a manner that allows refusal.

  • The terms were presented refusably, giving the client freedom to choose. (The conditions could be declined.)

Synonyms

• Declinable: capable of being politely refused.

  • The invitation was declinable without offense. (It could be turned down.)

• Rejectable: capable of being rejected.

  • The proposal was rejectable due to its flaws. (It could be refused.)

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