untenableadjective
uk/ʌnˈten.ə.bəl/us/ʌnˈten.ə.bəl/formalIf a theory or argument is untenable, it cannot be supported or defended against criticism.
An untenable situation cannot continue as it is:
If three people in four no longer support the government, isn't this an untenable situation?
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Wrong
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