Synonyms of untenable

untenable

adjective

as in misleading

formal not capable of being defended against attack or criticism; not tenable

an untenable argument

The theory is untenable.

Related Words

• misleading
• weak
• irrational
• unreasonable
• implausible
• invalid
• unconvincing
• wrong
• unnecessary
• false
• misled
• absurd
• specious
• meaningless
• inconsistent
• unfounded
• unsupported
• illogical
• unwarranted
• baseless
• groundless
• unsubstantiated
• flimsy
• unconscionable
• unsound
• fallacious
• unreasoned
• stupid
• nonlogical
• silly
• nonvalid
• foolish
• gratuitous
• foundationless
• uncalled-for
• nonsensical
• unwise
• ill-advised
• preposterous
• asinine
• fatuous
• crazy
• harebrained
• simpleminded
• senseless
• brainless
• crackpot
• half-witted

Dissimilar Words

• logical
• confirmed
• rational
• certified
• true
• informed
• sensible
• real
• wise
• actual
• validated
• sane
• certain
• sure
• sober
• plausible
• genuine
• reasonable
• clear
• corroborated
• compelling
• verified
• convincing
• solid
• sound
• valid
• credible
• persuasive
• hard
• satisfying
• justified
• good
• commonsense
• reasoned
• just
• cogent
• well-founded
• substantiated
• well-grounded

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of untenable

The Celtics may suggest that their relationship with Brown became so untenable. — Mark Medina, Forbes.com, 2 July 2026

His preference to sweat it out, however well-meaning, had grown untenable. — Thomas Chatterton Williams, The Atlantic, 28 June 2026

The situation is growing so untenable that Mendoza lost his job a day after The Athletic’s Ken Rosenthal listed Stearns among the heads of organizations who may lose their gigs next. — Will Sammon, New York Times, 26 June 2026

But his position now seems untenable, days after former Greater Manchester mayor Andy Burnham won a by-election to return to parliament. — Charlotte Reck, CNN Money, 22 June 2026

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