rejectable

A scientist marks a rejectable sample in the laboratory.

Definition

1. Adjective:
   • Capable of being rejected: "rejectable" describes something that can be refused, dismissed, or not accepted.

Usage Examples

• (The proposal could be refused because it was unsupported.)
• (The parts can be eliminated or refused based on set standards.)

Advanced Usage

• "rejectable claim": a statement or assertion that can be dismissed as invalid.
  • The court found the plaintiff's argument rejectable on procedural grounds. (The argument was deemed capable of being dismissed.)

Variants and Related Words

• Reject (verb): to refuse to accept, use, or believe something or someone.

  • The committee decided to reject the application. (They refused it.)

• Rejection (noun): the act of refusing or dismissing.

  • Her rejection of the offer surprised everyone. (Her refusal was unexpected.)

Synonyms

• Dismissible: able to be set aside or disregarded.
• Refusable: capable of being declined or turned down.

Related Idioms

• To be left on the shelf: (idiomatic) to be ignored or not chosen, similar to being rejectable.
  • The old design was left on the shelf after the new model was introduced. (It was rejected in favour of something newer.)