Definition & Meaning of "untenable"in English

untenable

(of a position, argument, theory, etc.) not capable of being supported, defended, or justified when receiving criticism or objection

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Composition

Compound

qualitative

Superlative

most untenable

Comparative

more untenable

gradable

domain

argument, position, theory

Examples

The theory was considered untenable once new evidence emerged.

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