Definition of untenable Untenable

/ʌntɛˈnʌbʌl/ - [untenubul] - un•ten•a•ble

We found 5 definitions of untenable from 5 different sources.

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What does untenable mean?

WordNet

WordNet by Princeton University

Adjective

untenable - (of theories etc) incapable of being defended or justified
  indefensible
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Wiktionary Wiktionary dictionary logo

  • untenable (Adjective)
    Not able to be held, as of an opinion or position; unholdable, indefensible.

OmegaWiki DictionaryOmegaWiki Dictionary Ω

  • untenable
    Not able to be held, as of an opinion or position.

Chambers DictionaryChamber's 20th Century Dictionary 📕

  • untenable
    un-ten′a-bl, adj. not tenable, not defensible.—ns. Untenabil′ity, Unten′ableness

Military DictionaryMilitary Dictionary and Gazetteer 💥

  • untenable
    Not to be held in possession; incapable of being defended.

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