untenable

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Adjective untenable has 1 sense

indefensible, untenable - (of theories etc) incapable of being defended or justified
Antonyms: reasonable, sensible (indirect, via unreasonable)

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Untenable

Definition:

Adjective

1. Not able to be defended or maintained.

2. (of a position, theory, etc.) Not able to be occupied or lived in.

Sample Sentences:

1. The argument put forth by the student was untenable and lacked any supporting evidence.

2. The building was in such a dilapidated state that it was deemed untenable for occupation.

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