Untenable
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Part of speech adjective
Quick meaning: Untenable is an adjective meaning Not able to be held or sustained, such as of an opinion or position.
Meaning
Not able to be held or sustained, such as of an opinion or position.
More Meanings
- Unfit for habitation.
Example Sentences
The theory of cold fusion was untenable.
Celebrating him [Robert E. Lee] in the time of George Floyd became, at last, untenable.
They are seeking to escape from the unpleasant implications of an untenable status dilemma. They desire but cannot afford a prestigious social status.
The rumors about Anderson nevertheless placed Glasgow in an untenable social position, for close friends either suspected or knew of their engagement.
Synonyms for untenable
Depending on context, synonyms include unholdable, indefensible, unsustainable, unreasonable.
Antonyms for untenable
Common opposites include tenable, defensible, sustainable, habitable.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include indefensible, unreasonable, impractical, impracticable, unfeasible, unsupportable.
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