Synonyms of untenable

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untenable

adjective

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as in misleading

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

an untenable argument

The theory is untenable.

Synonyms & Similar Words

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

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

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

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

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