English / word
untenable
adjective C1MEANING IN ENGLISH
Not able to be maintained or defended against attack or objection.
In context
01
After the evidence was presented, his position on the board became untenable.
02
The politician resigned when his position became untenable.
Synonyms
unsustainable,weak,indefensible
Antonyms
sustainable,strong,defensible
Collocations
untenable position,untenable situation,untenable argument