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Untenable is defined as something that cannot be maintained or defended.

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If you have a weak argument that falls apart as soon as anyone expresses any skepticism, this is an example of when you have anuntenable argument.

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See untenable in Webster's New World College Dictionary

adjective

that cannot be held, defended, or maintained
incapable of being tenanted or occupied

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untenability noun or untenableness

See untenable in American Heritage Dictionary 4

adjective

Being such that defense or maintenance is impossible: an untenable position.
Being such that occupation or habitation is impossible: untenable quarters.

Related Forms:

un·tenˌa·bilˈi·ty, un·tenˈa·ble·ness noun

un·tenˈa·bly adverb

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