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- Dictionaryuntenable/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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UNTENABLE definition: 1. If a theory or argument is untenable, it cannot be supported or defended against criticism. 2…. Learn more.
The meaning of UNTENABLE is not able to be defended. How to use untenable in a sentence. Did you know?
adjective. 1. (of theories, propositions, etc) incapable of being maintained, defended, or vindicated. 2. unable to be maintained against attack.
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.
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.
UNTENABLE meaning: 1. If a theory or argument is untenable, it cannot be supported or defended against criticism. 2…. Learn more.
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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Definition of untenable adjective in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.
UNTENABLE definition: If an argument, action, or situation is untenable, it cannot be supported or defended from…. Learn more.
