Untenable — Meaning, Definition & Synonyms

adjective /ˌən-ˈte-nə-bəl/ un·ten·a·ble

Meaning & Definition of Untenable

Untenable (adjective)

  1. not able to be defended
  2. not able to be occupied

Untenable (adjective) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. not capable of being defended against attack or criticism; not tenable

    "an untenable argument"

    "The theory is untenable."

    similar: flimsy, implausible, misleading, specious, unconvincing, weak, baseless, foundationless, groundless, invalid, nonvalid, unfounded, unreasonable, unsubstantiated, unsupported, unwarranted, illogical, irrational, nonlogical, unconscionable, unsound, fallacious, false, misled, wrong, gratuitous, uncalled-for, unnecessary, ill-advised, unreasoned, inconsistent, absurd, asinine, brainless, crackpot, crazy, fatuous, foolish, half-witted, harebrained, meaningless, nonsensical, preposterous, senseless, silly, simpleminded, stupid, unwise
    opposite: certified, validated, verified, confirmed, corroborated, informed, logical, rational, commonsense, sane, sensible, sober, wise, actual, genuine, real, true, certain, sure, clear, cogent, compelling, convincing, credible, persuasive, plausible, satisfying, solid, sound, good, hard, just, justified, reasonable, reasoned, substantiated, valid, well-founded, well-grounded

Synonyms, Thesaurus & Another Word for Untenable

The most common words with a similar meaning to Untenable:

flimsy, implausible, misleading, specious, unconvincing, weak, baseless, foundationless, groundless, invalid, nonvalid, unfounded, unreasonable, unsubstantiated, unsupported, unwarranted, illogical, irrational, nonlogical, unconscionable, unsound, fallacious, false, misled, wrong, gratuitous, uncalled-for, unnecessary, ill-advised, unreasoned, inconsistent, absurd, asinine, brainless, crackpot, crazy, fatuous, foolish, half-witted, harebrained

Antonyms & Opposite Words for Untenable

Words with the opposite meaning of Untenable:

certified, validated, verified, confirmed, corroborated, informed, logical, rational, commonsense, sane, sensible, sober, wise, actual, genuine, real, true, certain, sure, clear, cogent, compelling, convincing, credible, persuasive, plausible, satisfying, solid, sound, good

Word Forms of Untenable

Derived words: untenability (noun)

Origin & Etymology of Untenable

un-:1 + tenable

First known use: 1647

Frequently Asked Questions about Untenable

What does "Untenable" mean?

"Untenable" means not able to be defended. As an adjective, it is defined as: not able to be defended.

What is another word for "Untenable"?

Other words for "Untenable" include flimsy, implausible, misleading, specious, unconvincing, weak, baseless and foundationless. The best synonym depends on which meaning of "Untenable" you intend.

What are different ways to say "Untenable"?

There are 48 words and phrases with a similar meaning to "Untenable". Common alternatives include flimsy, implausible, misleading, specious, unconvincing, weak, baseless, foundationless, groundless and invalid.

What is the opposite of "Untenable"?

Antonyms of "Untenable" include certified, validated, verified, confirmed, corroborated, informed, logical and rational.

How do you use "Untenable" in a sentence?

Examples of "Untenable" in a sentence: "an untenable argument"; "The theory is untenable.".

Is "Untenable" a noun, verb, or adjective?

"Untenable" is an adjective.

How do you pronounce "Untenable"?

"Untenable" is pronounced /ˌən-ˈte-nə-bəl/ and divided into syllables as un·ten·a·ble.

What is the origin of the word "Untenable"?

"Untenable" comes from un-:1 + tenable. First known use: 1647.