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   indefensible

   /ˌɪndɪˈfɛnsɪbl/

   adjective

   • 1. not justifiable by argument: "this behaviour is morally indefensible" Similar inexcusableunjustifiableunjustifiedunpardonableunforgivableinexpiableuncalled forunprovokedgratuitouswithout justificationwithout causewithout reasonunreasonableunnecessaryregrettableunacceptableunworthyremissblameworthyculpablereprehensiblecensurableunwarrantableexcessiveimmoderateunconscionableoutrageousuntenableinsupportableunsustainableunwarrantableunwarrantedunjustifiableunjustifiedunsoundill-foundedunfoundedgroundlessbaselessflimsyweakshakyflawedfaultydefectiveinvalidspeciousarbitraryimplausibleabsurdillogicalirrationalpreposteroussenselessunacceptableOpposite justifiableexcusabletenable
   • 2. not able to be protected against attack: "the towns were tactically indefensible" Similar undefendabledefencelessundefendedunfortifiedunguardedunprotectedunshieldedunarmedwithout armswithout weaponswithout defencesvulnerableexposedassailableopen to attackwide openopenendangeredin dangerin perilin jeopardyat riskinsecurerare:pregnableOpposite defensiblewell protected

   Derivatives

   • 1. indefensibility noun
   • 2. indefensibly adverb

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2. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishINDEFENSIBLE | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

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   INDEFENSIBLE definition: 1. too bad to be protected from criticism: 2. not able to be protected against attack: 3. too bad…. Learn more.

3. www.merriam-webster.com › dictionary › indefensibleIndefensible Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

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   How to use indefensible in a sentence. incapable of being maintained as right or valid : untenable; incapable of being justified or excused : inexcusable… See the full definition

4. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › englishINDEFENSIBLE definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

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   If you say that a statement, action, or idea is indefensible, you mean that it cannot be justified or supported because it is completely wrong or unacceptable. His action was indefensible. She described the new policy as 'morally indefensible'. The indefensible is something which is indefensible.

5. dictionary.cambridge.org › us › dictionaryINDEFENSIBLE definition | Cambridge English Dictionary

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   indefensible. adjective. us / ˌɪn.dɪˈfen.sə.b ə l / uk / ˌɪn.dɪˈfen.sə.b ə l / Add to word list. too bad to be protected from criticism: morally indefensible The war is morally indefensible. His opinions / attitudes are completely indefensible. not able to be protected against attack: indefensible borders.

6. www.vocabulary.com › dictionary › indefensibleIndefensible - Definition, Meaning & Synonyms | Vocabulary.com

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   Something that's indefensible is inexcusable — there's no way to justify it. It's indefensible to take candy from a baby, or to give candy TO a baby, for that matter. Indefensible behavior is just plain terrible, and it can't be explained away.

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   Indefensible definition: not justifiable; inexcusable. See examples of INDEFENSIBLE used in a sentence.

8. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › definition › englishindefensible adjective - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and...

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   adjective. /ˌɪndɪˈfensəbl/ that cannot be defended or excused because it is morally unacceptable. indefensible behaviour. The Prime Minister was accused of defending the indefensible. It would be morally indefensible for her to desert her father now. Topics Personal qualities c2. Oxford Collocations Dictionary. Definitions on the go.

9. www.thefreedictionary.com › indefensibleIndefensible - definition of indefensible by The Free Dictionary

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   Define indefensible. indefensible synonyms, indefensible pronunciation, indefensible translation, English dictionary definition of indefensible. adj. 1. Inexcusable; unpardonable: indefensible behavior. 2. Invalid; untenable: an indefensible assumption. 3. Vulnerable to physical attack: indefensible...

10. www.yourdictionary.com › indefensibleIndefensible Definition & Meaning | YourDictionary

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    adjective. That cannot be defended or protected. Webster's New World. Similar definitions. That cannot be justified or excused; inexcusable. Webster's New World. Similar definitions. Invalid; untenable. An indefensible assumption. American Heritage. Similar definitions. Vulnerable to physical attack. Indefensible borders. American Heritage.

11. en.m.wiktionary.org › wiki › indefensibleindefensible - Wiktionary, the free dictionary

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    Jun 26, 2024 · indefensible (comparative more indefensible, superlative most indefensible) Not defensible; not capable of being defended. Synonym: vulnerable Not capable of being justified or excused. Synonyms: inexcusable, unpardonable, untenable