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untenable adj (=position) intenable (=argument, theory) indéfendable → This argument is untenable from an intellectual, moral and practical standpoint ... → He claimed the charges against him were untenable.
formal. impossible to continue because of problems. intenable. Following the scandal, the minister resigned saying that his position had become untenable. formal. impossible to defend against attack or criticism. indéfendable. The government’s actions are untenable as they break the promises made before the last election.
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Synonyms for UNTENABLE: misleading, weak, irrational, unreasonable, implausible, invalid, unconvincing, wrong; Antonyms of UNTENABLE: logical, confirmed, rational, certified, true, informed, sensible, real.
Dictionary English-French. untenable adjective. intenable adj (often used) The current situation is untenable in the long term. La situation actuelle est intenable à long terme. less common: insoutenable adj. ·. indéfendable adj. ·. insupportable adj. ·. intolérable adj. ·. inacceptable adj. ·. aberrant adj. ·. inadmissible adj. ·. irréaliste adj.
UNTENABLE definition: 1. If a theory or argument is untenable, it cannot be supported or defended against criticism. 2…. Learn more.
Untenable and its opposite tenable come to us from Old French tenir ("to hold, have possession of") and ultimately from Latin tenēre ("to hold, occupy, possess"). We tend to use untenable in situations where an idea or position is so off base that holding onto it is unjustified or inexcusable.
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