indefensible
Americanadjective
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not justifiable; inexcusable.
indefensible behavior.
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incapable of being protected or defended against attack.
an indefensible town.
- Synonyms:
- unprotected, defenseless, vulnerable
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incapable of being defended against criticism or denial; untenable.
indefensible argument.
adjective
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not justifiable or excusable
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capable of being disagreed with; untenable
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incapable of defence against attack
Other Word Forms
- indefensibility noun
- indefensibleness noun
- indefensibly adverb
Etymology
Origin of indefensible
First recorded in 1520–30; in- 3 + defensible
Example Sentences
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Justice Minister Jack Richards said it was "indefensible" for him to retain his position on the Tory frontbench while also representing Mr Abramovich, arguing it risked a conflict of interest.
From BBC
The full Fifth Circuit declined an en banc review of its ruling, but the vote was 9-8, and the dissenters said applying Heck this way is “indefensible.”
A spokesperson for Sultana said: "This witch hunt is indefensible - we must build a party that welcomes all socialists."
From BBC
It put forward multiple arguments, but among them was that California’s new law was “constitutionally indefensible” and deprived the museum of its due process rights.
From Los Angeles Times
For them, the actions and inactions of the team this year have been indefensible.
From Los Angeles Times
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