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Definition of "untenability" [untenability]

  • The condition of being untenable (noun)

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Use "untenability" in a sentence
  • "The untenability of your position persists regardless of which acquired characteristic you choose as the basis for discrimination."
  • "As the political forces rallied against him and prepared to vote on impeachment, in August 2008 General Kayani finally directly conveyed to his former chief the concern of his commanders about the untenability of the situation, and Musharraf realized he was left with no option."
  • "My question is, why do Obama partisans concede that the surge has been effective, given its political untenability over the long term."