disproven

Definitions

Shown to be false or incorrect by evidence or argument.

Refuted through the presentation of contradictory facts.

Examples

The scientist's long-held theory was finally disproven by the new experimental data.

Many common myths about nutrition have been disproven by modern medical research.

Synonyms

refuted debunked invalidated falsified contradicted rebutted discredited

Antonyms

proven verified confirmed validated substantiated corroborated established