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    untenable
    /ʌnˈtɛnəbl/

    adjective

    • 1. (especially of a position or view) not able to be maintained or defended against attack or objection: "this argument is clearly untenable"

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  2. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishUNTENABLE | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

    UNTENABLE definition: 1. If a theory or argument is untenable, it cannot be supported or defended against criticism. 2…. Learn more.

  3. www.merriam-webster.com › dictionary › untenableUntenable Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

    The meaning of UNTENABLE is not able to be defended. How to use untenable in a sentence. Did you know?

  4. dictionary.cambridge.org › us › dictionaryUNTENABLE | definition in the Cambridge English Dictionary

    UNTENABLE meaning: 1. If a theory or argument is untenable, it cannot be supported or defended against criticism. 2…. Learn more.

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    Untenable definition: (of an argument, thesis, strategy, etc.) incapable of being defended; indefensible. See examples of UNTENABLE used in a sentence.

  6. www.vocabulary.com › dictionary › untenableUntenable - Definition, Meaning & Synonyms | Vocabulary.com

    If something is untenable, you can't defend it or justify it. If your disagreement with your teacher puts you in an untenable position, you better just admit you made a mistake and get on with it.

  7. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › englishUNTENABLE definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

    untenable. (ʌntenəbəl ) adjective [usually verb-link ADJECTIVE] An argument, theory, or position that is untenable cannot be defended successfully against criticism or attack. This argument is untenable from an intellectual, moral and practical standpoint.

  8. www.thefreedictionary.com › untenableUntenable - definition of untenable by The Free Dictionary

    adj. 1. Not capable of being maintained or defended: an untenable position. 2. Not capable of being occupied or lived in: untenable quarters. 3. Usage Problem Insupportable; intolerable. un·ten′a·bil′i·ty, un·ten′a·ble·ness n. un·ten′a·bly adv.

  9. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › learner-englishUNTENABLE | meaning - Cambridge Learner's Dictionary

    UNTENABLE definition: If an argument, action, or situation is untenable, it cannot be supported or defended from…. Learn more.

  10. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › english › untenableuntenable adjective - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and...

    Definition of untenable adjective in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.

  11. www.yourdictionary.com › untenableUntenable Definition & Meaning | YourDictionary

    Untenable definition: Not capable of being maintained or defended.