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- [uhn-ten-uh-buh l]
- /ʌnˈtɛn ə bəl/
- /ʌnˈten.ə.bl̩/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [uhn-ten-uh-buh l]
- /ʌnˈtɛn ə bəl/
Definitions of untenable word
- adjective untenable incapable of being defended, as an argument, thesis, etc.; indefensible. 1
- adjective untenable not fit to be occupied, as an apartment, house, etc. 1
- adjective untenable impossible to maintain 1
- adjective untenable An argument, theory, or position that is untenable cannot be defended successfully against criticism or attack. 0
- adjective untenable (of theories, propositions, etc) incapable of being maintained, defended, or vindicated 0
- adjective untenable unable to be maintained against attack 0
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Origin of untenable
First appearance:
before 1640 One of the 44% oldest English words
First recorded in 1640-50; un-1 + tenable
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Parts of speech for Untenable
noun
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verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
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untenable popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 75% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.
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This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for untenable
adj untenable
- baseless — If you describe an accusation, rumour, or report as baseless, you mean that it is not true and is not based on facts.
- casuistic — of or having to do with casuistry or casuists
- counterintuitive — (of an idea, proposal, etc) seemingly contrary to common sense
- criticizable — to censure or find fault with.
- illogical — not logical; contrary to or disregardful of the rules of logic; unreasoning: an illogical reply.
adjective untenable
- foundationless — Without foundation; unfounded.
- insupposable — Incapable of being supposed; inconceivable.
- invalid — an infirm or sickly person.
- weak — not strong; liable to yield, break, or collapse under pressure or strain; fragile; frail: a weak fortress; a weak spot in armor.
- woundable — Capable of being wounded; vulnerable.
Antonyms for untenable
adj untenable
- arguable — If you say that it is arguable that something is true, you believe that it can be supported by evidence and that many people would agree with it.
- condonable — to disregard or overlook (something illegal, objectionable, or the like): The government condoned the computer hacking among rival corporations.
- honest to god — real or genuine.
- maintainable — to keep in existence or continuance; preserve; retain: to maintain good relations with neighboring countries.
- credible — Credible means able to be trusted or believed.
adjective untenable
- assertable — having the ability to be affirmed or professed or deserving of affirmation
- defendable — Capable of being defended.
- warrantable — capable of being warranted.
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