• Untenable

    Origin

    - + tenable

    Full definition of untenable

    Adjective

    untenable

    1. Not able to be held, as of an opinion or position; unholdable, indefensible.The theory of cold fusion was untenable.

    Usage notes

    Nouns often used with "controversial": argument, doctrine, theory, hypothesis, view, position, notion, etc..

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