indefensible
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adjective \-ˈfen(t)-sə-bəl\Definition of INDEFENSIBLE
1
a : incapable of being maintained as right or valid : untenable b : incapable of being justified or excused : inexcusable <indefensible comments>
2
: incapable of being protected against physical attack
— in·de·fen·si·bil·i·ty \-ˌfen(t)-sə-ˈbi-lə-tē\ noun
— in·de·fen·si·bly \-ˈfen(t)-sə-blē\ adverb
See Examples of INDEFENSIBLE
- The company adopted an indefensible position on the issue.
- His behavior is ethically indefensible.
- The city is in an indefensible location.
First Known Use of INDEFENSIBLE
1529
Related to INDEFENSIBLE
- Synonyms
- inexcusable, inexpiable, insupportable, unforgivable, unjustifiable, unpardonable, unwarrantable
- Antonyms
- defensible, excusable, forgivable, justifiable, pardonable, venial
Rhymes with INDEFENSIBLE
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