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Word of the Day Sunday, August 16, 2026

untenable

/ˌʌntɛnˈeɪbəl/ adjective · British & US
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What does untenable mean?

adjective

Not able to be defended or justified; unreasonable or unjustifiable. Unable to be maintained or sustained.

Example

"The company's business model was deemed untenable due to rising costs and declining revenue."

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