untenability
[/ʌnˌtɛnəˈbɪləti/]
nounpl: untenabilities
insustentabilidade
1. the quality or state of being untenable; the condition of not being able to be maintained, defended, or justified
The untenability of his argument became obvious when challenged by experts.
A insustentabilidade de seu argumento tornou-se óbvia quando questionado por especialistas.
2. the impossibility of being occupied or inhabited
The untenability of the building forced the residents to evacuate.
A impossibilidade de ocupação do edifício forçou a evacuação dos moradores.
This word is primarily used in academic, legal, and formal business contexts in both American English and Brazilian Portuguese. It is frequently encountered in philosophical debates, legal arguments, and scientific discussions where the validity of positions or claims is being evaluated. In Brazil, it appears more commonly in formal writing and professional discourse than in everyday conversation.
Related Idioms & Phrases
beyond dispute - when the untenability is undeniable
fall apart - when the untenability of something becomes apparent
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