untenable

Describes a position, argument, or situation that cannot be defended or maintained.

ruОписывает позицию, аргумент или ситуацию, которые невозможно защитить или сохранить.esDescribe una posición, argumento o situación que no se puede defender, mantener o sostener; también puede referirse a algo que resulta insostenible o inaceptable.frDécrit une position, un argument ou une situation que l'on ne peut pas défendre, justifier ou maintenir de manière viable.deBeschreibt eine Position, ein Argument oder eine Situation, die nicht zu verteidigen oder aufrechtzuerhalten ist.ptDescreve uma posição, argumento ou situação que não pode ser defendida ou mantida; algo insustentável ou indefensável.zh形容某种立场、论点或情况无法辩护、无法维持或站不住脚。arيُستخدم لوصف موقف أو حجة أو وضع لا يمكن الدفاع عنه أو الحفاظ عليه.

1. Not able to be defended C1 formal

   An argument, theory, or position that cannot be supported or justified.

   • His position on the issue became untenable after new evidence emerged.
   • The theory was proven untenable by modern research.
   • She found the moral stance untenable in the face of the facts.

   ruНесостоятельныйesindefendiblefrindéfendabledeUntragbarptInsustentávelzh站不住脚的arغير قابل للدفاع

   Synonyme: flawedindefensibleinsupportableshakyunjustifiableweak

   Antonyme: defendabledefensiblejustifiablereasonablesoundsupportablesustainabletenablevalidviable

2. Not able to be maintained C1 formal

   A situation or condition that cannot continue because it is too difficult or dangerous.

   • The military's position was untenable due to supply shortages.
   • The company's financial situation became untenable after the market crash.
   • Living in such a hostile environment was untenable for the refugees.

   ruНежизнеспособныйesinsosteniblefrintenabledeUntragbarptInsustentávelzh站不住脚的arغير قابل للاستمرار

   Synonyme: impracticalindefensibleinsupportableunjustifiableunworkable

   Antonyme: defensiblesustainabletenableviable

• more untenable comparative form
• most untenable superlative form