Synonyms of untenable
3 similar words · 4 opposite words
Another word for untenable is unsustainable. Other synonyms of untenable are unholdable and indefensible. The opposite of untenable is sustainable.
Synonyms and similar words for untenable
adjectiveNot able to be held or sustained, such as of an opinion or position.
- unholdableImpossible to hold.
- indefensibleNot capable of being justified or excused.
- unsustainableNot sustainable.
Opposite of untenable
adjectiveNot able to be held or sustained, such as of an opinion or position.
adjectiveUnfit for habitation.
Meaning of untenable
- adjective Not able to be held or sustained, such as of an opinion or position.
- adjective Unfit for habitation.
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Questions about synonyms of untenable
- What is another word for untenable?
- Untenable has 3 synonyms on Word.ws, such as unsustainable, unholdable and indefensible.
- What is the opposite of untenable?
- The opposite of untenable is sustainable.
- What does untenable mean?
- Untenable means not able to be held or sustained, such as of an opinion or position.
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