un·ten·a·ble ( n-t n  -bl)adj. 1. Being such that defense or maintenance is impossible: an untenable position. 2. Being such that occupation or habitation is impossible: untenable quarters. un·ten  a·bili·ty, un·tena·ble·ness n.un·ten a·bly adv. |
untenable [ʌnˈtɛnəbəl]
adj
1. (of theories, propositions, etc.) incapable of being maintained, defended, or vindicated
2. unable to be maintained against attack
3. Rare (of a house, etc.) unfit for occupation
untenability , untenableness n
untenably adv
ThesaurusLegend: Synonyms Related Words Antonyms
| Adj. | 1. |  untenable - (of theories etc) incapable of being defended or justifiedunreasonable - not reasonable; not showing good judgment |
untenable
adjective unsustainable, indefensible, unsound, groundless, weak, flawed, shaky, unreasonable, illogical, fallacious, insupportable He claimed the charges against him were untenable.
sound, justified, reasonable, defensible, sensible, valid, rational, logical, verifiable, unarguable, well-grounded, supportable, uncontestable
sound, justified, reasonable, defensible, sensible, valid, rational, logical, verifiable, unarguable, well-grounded, supportable, uncontestable
Translations
untenable
adj (lit, fig) → unhaltbar
untenable [ʌnˈtɛnəbl] adj (position) → insostenibile
untenable [ʌnˈtɛnəbl] adj (position) → insostenibile
untenable [ʌnˈtɛnəbl] adj (position) → insostenibile
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