Synonyms for untenable
ʌnˈtɛn ə bəlun·ten·able

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1. untenableadjective

   Antonyms:
   defensible, tenable

2. untenableadjective

   The theory of cold fusion was untenable.

   Antonyms:
   defensible, tenable

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1. indefensible, untenableadjective

   (of theories etc) incapable of being defended or justified

   Synonyms:
   insupportable, unwarranted, unwarrantable, unjustifiable, indefensible

   Antonyms:
   sensible, reasonable

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1. List of paraphrases for "untenable":

   unsustainable, indefensible, unbearable, intolerable, flimsy, unacceptable, unjustifiable, groundless, inconceivable, tenable

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1. Clare Coleman:

   This proposed rulemaking leaves more than 2,600 health centers subject to program rules that the President Joe Biden administration and the provider network find untenable, our field deserves relief now.

2. Capitao Augusto:

   His position is becoming more and more untenable, i think that after this pandemic, the first topic that will be debated will be the question of the impeachment of the president.

3. Jennifer Martin:

   The fact that we’re short-staffed means that teachers are having to extend their day well past the normal workday, and that becomes an untenable situation.

4. Chuck SchumerSchumer:

   It's clear The President realizes that by closing the government and hurting so many American workers and their families, The President has put The President and the country in an untenable position, unfortunately, The President keeps putting forward one-sided and ineffective remedies. There's only way out : open up the government, Mr. The President, and then Democrats and Republicans can have a civil discussion and come up with bipartisan solutions.

5. Eve Geddie:

   Today, Europe wakes up to a new political reality that its position on hoarding the rights to make COVID-19 vaccines is now untenable.