Meaning & use
untenable
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Not able to be defended, maintained, or justified.
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The company's financial position became untenable after years of losses.
His argument was untenable once the new evidence came to light.
A note on using this word
Often used to describe a position, argument, or situation that has collapsed under pressure or scrutiny rather than a physical object.
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tenabledefensible
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