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receivable Antonyms
Opposite of receivable
Because the opposite of receivable shifts with each meaning, the antonyms and opposite words below are separated across 3 exact definitions and ranked by contrast strength.
• noun (Context 1)
An amount of money owed to a business by its customers or debtors for goods or services delivered, typically used in the plural.
Usage Example
"The company improved its cash flow by offering a small discount to clients who settled their receivables early."
Strongest
payable
Strong
liability
• adjective (Context 2)
Awaiting payment or collection; owed to a business or creditor and recorded as an asset.
Usage Example
"The firm hired an outside auditor to review all accounts payable before closing the fiscal year."
Strongest
payable
• adjective (Context 3)
Capable of being received, accepted, or admitted as valid (especially in legal or formal contexts).
Usage Example
"The tribunal ruled that the late petition was still inadmissible under the revised procedural rules."
Strongest
inadmissible
Strong
unacceptable
Similar words to receivable
Words similar to receivable shift depending on context. Common synonyms include:
collectible
acceptable
admissible
due
owed
allowable
outstanding
credit
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Wordmom. (2026). Antonyms for Receivable. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/antonyms/receivable