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untenable

UK
/ʌnˈtɛnəbl/
US
/ʌnˈtɛnəbl/

Translations

untenableadjective
more untenable
Comp.
most untenable
Super.
UK
/ʌnˈtɛnəbl/
US
/ʌnˈtɛnəbl/
The lawyer realized that his client's position was untenable in court.
L'avocat a compris que la position de son client était intenable devant le tribunal.
inhabitablePour un lieu ou un bâtiment ; impossible à occuper ou à utiliser.
The fire damage made the top floors of the building untenable.
Les dégâts causés par l'incendie ont rendu les derniers étages du bâtiment inhabitables.
Synonyms
inviable
unsustainable
unjustifiable
unmaintainable
indefensible
Antonyms
tenable

Definitions

untenableadjective
Not able to be maintained or defended against attack or objection.
The lawyer realized that his client's position was untenable in court.
Not fit to be occupied, lived in, or used.
The fire damage made the top floors of the building untenable.
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