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UNTENABLE
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Dictionary entry overview: What does untenable mean?
• UNTENABLE (adjective)
The adjective UNTENABLE has 1 sense:
1. (of theories etc) incapable of being defended or justified
Familiarity information: UNTENABLE used as an adjective is very rare.
Dictionary entry details
Sense 1
Meaning:
(of theories etc) incapable of being defended or justified
Synonyms:
indefensible; untenable
Similar:
unreasonable (not reasonable; not showing good judgment)
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