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Comparative
more untenable
Superlative
most untenable
1
(of a position, argument, theory, etc.) not capable of being supported, defended, or justified when receiving criticism or objection
- The theory was considered untenable once new evidence emerged.
- The politician's stance was untenable after the facts were revealed.
- The idea proved untenable when subjected to further scrutiny.
- The researcher's theory was labeled untenable by the scientific community.
- His claim was untenable once counterarguments were presented.
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