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.”
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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
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishCan't be held onto or justified any longer.
Common pairings
untenable position
become untenable
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- Comparative
- more untenable
- Superlative
- most 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.
What is the meaning of untenable?
"untenable" (adj) means impossible to defend or maintain, as of a position, argument, or situation.
