untenable
adjective/ʌnˈtɛnəbəl/
Frequency rank: #12,979 most common English word
Meaning
(of a position or argument) not able to be defended or maintained.
Example sentence
The scientist admitted that her original theory had become untenable in light of the new evidence.
Synonyms & related words
- indefensible
- unsustainable
- flawed
- weak
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