untenable

adjective

Meaning

Impossible to maintain, defend, or continue because of serious flaws or changing circumstances.

Examples

The living conditions in the overcrowded apartment became untenable during the heatwave.
His position on the board became untenable after the scandal was exposed to the public.

Synonyms: weak, unsound, indefensible, unsustainable

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untenable

adjective

Pronunciation: /ʌnˈtɛnəbəl/

Definition

Impossible to maintain, defend, or continue because of serious flaws or changing circumstances.

Examples

The living conditions in the overcrowded apartment became untenable during the heatwave.
His position on the board became untenable after the scandal was exposed to the public.
The military outpost was deemed untenable due to its lack of supplies and exposed location.

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