untenable

• Décrit une position, un argument ou une situation que l'on ne peut pas défendre, justifier ou maintenir de manière viable.

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

1. Not able to be defendedC1formal

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

   indéfendable

   • 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.

   Synonymesflawedindefensibleinsupportableshakyunjustifiableweak

   Antonymesdefendabledefensiblejustifiablereasonablesoundsupportablesustainabletenablevalidviable

2. Not able to be maintainedC1formal

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

   intenable

   • 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.

   Synonymesimpracticalindefensibleinsupportableunjustifiableunworkable

   Antonymesdefensiblesustainabletenableviable