untenable
adjective
(of an argument, thesis, strategy, etc.) incapable of being defended; indefensible.
untenably
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a word derived from
untenable.
Example Sentences
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It said: "Antonia's obsession with promoting her personal brand over the work and priorities of HMG has created an untenably tense and bullying atmosphere for all staff".
From BBC ● Feb. 17, 2026
But Belgium’s shakiness at the game’s outset shows that this team is still untenably top-heavy, reliant both on its biggest stars and on its attacking players to make up for deficiencies elsewhere.
From Slate ● Jun. 17, 2021
As ESPN’s Kevin Arnovitz points out, the 2004 Phoenix Suns played at a pace that was considered to be untenably quick and relentless at the time.
From Slate ● Nov. 3, 2017
The Third can sound untenably like late Bruckner, even in the thoroughly reasoned 1959 Nowak edition Mr. Gilbert employed.
From New York Times ● Apr. 25, 2013
I say that want of candour and the failure to grasp the position occupied, however untenably, by unbelievers is the chief cause of the continuance of unbelief.
From The Fair Haven by Streatfeild, R. A. (Richard Alexander)
