nontenable Definition
- 1not able to be maintained or defended against attack or objection
- 2not able to be occupied or lived in
Using nontenable: Examples
Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "nontenable" can be used in various situations through the following examples!
Example
The argument put forward by the opposition was nontenable.
Example
The building was declared nontenable after the earthquake.
Example
The company's financial situation is nontenable and requires immediate attention.
nontenable Synonyms and Antonyms
Synonyms for nontenable
Antonyms for nontenable
Summary: nontenable in Brief
'Nontenable' [non-ten-uh-buhl] is an adjective that describes something that cannot be maintained or defended against attack or objection. It can also refer to a place that is not fit to be occupied or lived in. Examples include 'The argument put forward by the opposition was nontenable,' and 'The building was declared nontenable after the earthquake.' Synonyms include 'unsustainable,' 'indefensible,' and 'precarious.'
