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untenable

adjective

Not able to be held, as of an opinion or position; unholdable, indefensible.

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Word length
9
Starts with
U
Ends with
E
Contains
NT
Scrabble score
11
Database source
OEWN 2025 Core

Meaning

Definitions

adjective

  1. Not able to be held, as of an opinion or position; unholdable, indefensible.

    “The theory of cold fusion was untenable.”

  2. Unfit for habitation

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Example Sentences

The theory of cold fusion was untenable.

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