adj

untenable

Untenable (adj) means Impossible to defend or maintain, as of a position, argument, or situation. Example: “His position became untenable after the scandal broke.”

adj

Impossible to defend or maintain, as of a position, argument, or situation.

"His position became untenable after the scandal broke."

"The company found its pricing strategy untenable amid rising costs."

How to Use Untenable

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In plain EnglishCan't be held onto or justified any longer.

Common pairings

untenable position become untenable

Word Forms

more untenable comparative, most untenable superlative

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Rhymes for untenable

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What does “untenable” mean?

The word “untenable” means impossible to defend or maintain, as of a position, argument, or situation. In plain terms, can't be held onto or justified any longer.

How do you use “untenable” in a sentence?

Here is “untenable” used in a sentence: “His position became untenable after the scandal broke.”

What part of speech is “untenable”?

“Untenable” is an adjective.