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Another word for untenably

Choosing another word for untenably depends on context, so the 10 synonyms and similar words below are separated across 2 exact definitions and ranked by match strength.
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• adverb (Context 1)

In a manner that cannot be logically maintained, justified, or defended against criticism or objection.

Usage Example

"The defense attorney argued the point so indefensibly that the judge dismissed the motion immediately."

Strongest
indefensibly
unjustifiably
Strong
implausibly
unsoundly
baselessly
groundlessly

• adverb (Context 2)

To a degree or in a way that cannot be endured, sustained, or continued over time.

Usage Example

"Operating costs in the downtown district have risen unsustainably high for many independent bookstores."

Strongest
unsustainably
Strong
unviably
intolerably
impossibly

Opposites of untenably

The opposite of untenably shifts depending on context. Common opposites include:

tenably
defensibly
sustainably
justifiably
viably
soundly
manageably
validly
See all opposites of untenably

• Nearby Words

untempered
untempted
untenable
untenably
untended
untenured
unterrified

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Wordmom. (2026). Synonyms for Untenably. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/synonyms/untenably
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