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untenable
[ uhn-ten-uh-buhl ]
adjective
- (of an argument, thesis, strategy, etc.) incapable of being defended; indefensible:
I do not regard atheism as an untenable stance toward the world.
- (of a situation or condition) incapable of being sustained or maintained over time:
A number of exporters have called for the measure to be withdrawn, maintaining it has imposed an untenable strain on their working capital.
Synonyms: , , , ,
- not fit to be occupied, as an apartment, house, etc.
untenable
/ ʌˈɛəə /
adjective
- (of theories, propositions, etc) incapable of being maintained, defended, or vindicated
- unable to be maintained against attack
- rare.(of a house, etc) unfit for occupation
Derived Forms
- ܲˈٱԲ, adverb
- ܲˌٱԲˈٲ, noun
Other 51Թ Forms
- ܲ·ٱ····ٲ [uhn-ten-, uh, -, bil, -i-tee], ܲ·ٱ···Ա noun
51Թ History and Origins
Origin of untenable1
Example Sentences
"It is devastating that the relationship between the charity's trustees and the chair of the board broke down beyond repair, creating an untenable situation," those trustees leaving the charity said a statement.
"It is devastating that the relationship between the charity's trustees and the chair of the board broke down beyond repair, creating an untenable situation," said a statement from those trustees leaving the charity.
"It is devastating that the relationship between the charity's trustees and the chair of the board broke down beyond repair, creating an untenable situation," they said.
The recent shift in the Kennedy Center’s ideology and board leadership has made it untenable for a production like ‘Hamilton’ to celebrate and be celebrated there today.”
He said most egg farms are now cage free, making such a conversion untenable for the majority of poultry operations.
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