untenable

• Descreve uma posição, argumento ou situação que não pode ser defendida ou mantida; algo insustentável ou indefensável.

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.

   Insustentável

   • 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.

   Sinônimosflawedindefensibleinsupportableshakyunjustifiableweak

   Antônimosdefendabledefensiblejustifiablereasonablesoundsupportablesustainabletenablevalidviable

2. Not able to be maintainedC1formal

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

   Insustentável

   • 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.

   Sinônimosimpracticalindefensibleinsupportableunjustifiableunworkable

   Antônimosdefensiblesustainabletenableviable