Untenable
Adjectiveअक्षम्य, असंधार्य, खंडनीय
Definition
Not able to be maintained or defended against criticism or objection; indefensible in logic or practice.
Contextual Sentence: "The government's position on the land acquisition law became untenable following the Supreme Court's landmark ruling on tribal rights."
💡 Memory Hook (Mnemonic): UN-TENABLE → UNable to TENable (hold up) → a position that crumbles under scrutiny.
Synonyms
indefensible
unviable
unjustifiable
Antonyms
tenable
defensible
viable