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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"

   Derivatives

   • 1. untenability noun
   • 2. untenableness noun
   • 3. untenably adverb

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

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

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   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

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   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.

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   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

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   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. dictionary.cambridge.org › learner-english › untenableUNTENABLE | definition in the Cambridge Learner’s Dictionary

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