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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 justifiedplay

  Familiarity information: UNTENABLE used as an adjective is very rare.


 Dictionary entry details 


UNTENABLE (adjective)


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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