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untenable
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(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
Examples
The theory was considered untenable once new evidence emerged.
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