UNTENABLE Synonyms: 87 Similar and Opposite Words

untenable

adjective

Definition of untenable

as in misleading

formal not capable of being defended against attack or criticism; not tenable an untenable argument The theory is untenable.

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Recent Examples of untenable When a crisis strikes, that culture acts like a script that determines which decisions feel possible and which seem untenable. — Sebastian Fixson, The Conversation, 21 Sep. 2026 Most Popular Even as purely vegan menus became more untenable, the vegetable’s steady rise laid the groundwork. — Joel Hart, Vogue, 11 Sep. 2026 The fact that they were printed as direct quotes from me is unacceptable and untenable. — Zac Ntim, Deadline, 9 Sep. 2026 Within a defense that’s already hard to throw against, the Traore-Young combo will create some untenable situations for quarterbacks. — Pete Sampson, New York Times, 9 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for untenable

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As a result, choosing a plan based solely on monthly premiums can be misleading.

— Cindy Krischer Goodman, Sun Sentinel, 14 Oct. 2026
The Idaho Consumer Protection Act, enacted in 1971, protects consumers from false, deceptive or misleading representations, advertising, pricing and contracts.

— Harllie Stevenson, Idaho Statesman, 14 Oct. 2026

Definition of misleading

Adjective

The makeup is top-tier, the Aaliyah swoop bang is swooping, and the jewelry accents stand out without doing too much, which is usually her weak spot.

— Shamira Ibrahim, Vulture, 12 Oct. 2026
Brennan's maiden win came at the 2025 Bank of Utah Championship in November against an admittedly weaker field.

— Mark Harris OutKick, FOXNews.com, 12 Oct. 2026

Definition of weak

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The industrial revolutions of the past produced enormous value alongside bankruptcies, dislocations, and periods of irrational exuberance.

— Brian Solis, Forbes.com, 5 Oct. 2026
If anyone can reconstruct Apéry’s reasoning, the odd values of zeta may finally be proven irrational.

— Lyndie Chiou, Scientific American, 2 Oct. 2026

Definition of irrational

Adjective

Chad Marlow, a policy attorney with the ACLU, argues that citizens remain at risk for unreasonable surveillance under Missouri’s new guidelines.

— Kendrick Calfee, Kansas City Star, 9 Oct. 2026
The factors most closely tied to burnout included unfair treatment, crushing workloads, unclear expectations, poor communication and support from managers, and unreasonable deadlines.

— Christos Makridis, The Conversation, 7 Oct. 2026

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