Refusable describes something that can be, is able to be, or is liable to be refused; it implies the possibility or permissibility of rejection. The term often applies to offers, requests, goods, services, or conditions where the recipient has the right or option to decline acceptance. This rejection can be based on various factors, including lack of interest, dissatisfaction, disagreement, or incompatibility with one's needs or values. Furthermore, the ability to refuse establishes an element of choice and autonomy, emphasizing that acceptance is not compulsory or forced.
Refusable meaning with examples
- The catering company provided a list of meals, and the 'vegetarian option' was, thankfully, refusable. We were free to select something else from their menu. My friend, however, was incredibly picky and found all the food refusable. He ended up skipping the whole meal to our dismay! It was an unwanted obligation; and we were grateful to be given the freedom to reject it.
- Upon reviewing the contract, some of the clauses seemed unfavorable, rendering some terms refusable. We were able to request revisions. The salesperson was persuasive, but the deal offered was just not ideal. It felt like a financial burden, and thus completely refusable. I wasn't obligated to sign anything I didn't like, so I just walked away and left.
- The job offer came with a relocation package, but because the new location was undesirable, it made the entire offer refusable. It was a difficult choice, but the quality of life was the most important factor in my career search. The project manager initially pitched the project with an aggressive deadline that looked refusable. I countered with a more realistic, but equally ambitious plan.
- The unsolicited advertising email, full of misleading offers, was immediately refusable. I deleted the email without a second thought. The constant stream of advertisements on the streaming service, although they interrupted my viewing experience, were, fortunately, refusable. It was a simple thing to click a button to block them all, but was absolutely necessary to my entertainment.