untenable proposal
[/ʌnˈtenəbəl prəˈpoʊzəl/]
noun phrasepl: untenable proposals / propostas insustentáveis
proposta insustentável
1. A proposal or suggestion that cannot be maintained, defended, or justified; one that lacks logical support or is indefensible
The company rejected the untenable proposal to reduce salaries by 50% without any justification.
A empresa rejeitou a proposta insustentável de reduzir os salários em 50% sem qualquer justificativa.
2. An offer or plan that is impractical, unreasonable, or impossible to implement
His untenable proposal to build a bridge across the Atlantic was dismissed by all engineers.
Sua proposta insustentável de construir uma ponte através do Atlântico foi descartada por todos os engenheiros.
In both Brazilian and American business contexts, describing a proposal as 'untenable' is a formal, professional way to reject it outright without detailed debate. In Brazil, this term is frequently used in corporate, political, and academic settings. The phrase is often preceded by 'completely' or 'entirely' for emphasis. In American English, it signals that serious discussion on the topic is unlikely.
NYC Slang
a non-starter; a hard pass
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