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untenable
[ uhn-ten-uh-buhl ]
adjective
- (of an argument, thesis, strategy, etc.) incapable of being defended; indefensible:
I do not regard atheism as an untenable stance toward the world.
- (of a situation or condition) incapable of being sustained or maintained over time:
A number of exporters have called for the measure to be withdrawn, maintaining it has imposed an untenable strain on their working capital.
Synonyms: , , , ,
- not fit to be occupied, as an apartment, house, etc.
untenable
/ ʌˈɛəə /
adjective
- (of theories, propositions, etc) incapable of being maintained, defended, or vindicated
- unable to be maintained against attack
- rare.(of a house, etc) unfit for occupation
Derived Forms
- ܲˈٱԲ, adverb
- ܲˌٱԲˈٲ, noun
Other Word Forms
- ܲ·ٱ····ٲ [uhn-ten-, uh, -, bil, -i-tee], ܲ·ٱ···Ա noun
Word History and Origins
Origin of untenable1
Example Sentences
The activity implied that treasuries may have lost their glow, or that the stock market collapse had produced untenable losses among Wall Street traders.
“If you're not investing in salaries, investing in upkeep, investing in resources, the strain on the workforce, the strain on the district becomes untenable.”
"It is devastating that the relationship between the charity's trustees and the chair of the board broke down beyond repair, creating an untenable situation," those trustees leaving the charity said a statement.
"It is devastating that the relationship between the charity's trustees and the chair of the board broke down beyond repair, creating an untenable situation," said a statement from those trustees leaving the charity.
"It is devastating that the relationship between the charity's trustees and the chair of the board broke down beyond repair, creating an untenable situation," they said.
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