diff --git a/src/SimpleAutocomplete.svelte b/src/SimpleAutocomplete.svelte
index ea8b5fb..cbdbeb7 100644
--- a/src/SimpleAutocomplete.svelte
+++ b/src/SimpleAutocomplete.svelte
@@ -322,7 +322,7 @@
   $: hasSelection =
     (multiple && selectedItem && selectedItem.length > 0) || (!multiple && selectedItem)
 
-  $: clearable = showClear || ((lock || multiple) && hasSelection)
+  $: clearable = !readonly && !disabled && (showClear || ((lock || multiple) && selectedItem))
 
   function prepareUserEnteredText(userEnteredText) {
     if (userEnteredText === undefined || userEnteredText === null) {