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Definition untenable in British English

untenable adjective

adjective
/ʌnˈtenəb(ə)l/
1

impossible to continue because of serious problems, opposition, or criticism

Example

She left, saying her job had become untenable.

Synonyms and related words
hopeless unworkable unpromising
Example

Their actions are untenable.

Definition untenable in British English