Synonyms of defensible

defensible

adjective

di-ˈfen(t)-sə-bəl 

1

as in defendable

capable of being defended against physical attack

the pioneers retreated to a defensible hillside to take a stand against the raiders

Synonyms & Similar Words

• defendable
• defended
• protected
• secured
• secure
• tenable
• guarded
• shielded
• unassailable
• inviolable
• impregnable
• safeguarded
• invulnerable
• bulletproof
• invincible
• unbeatable
• untouchable
• indomitable
• unconquerable

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• indefensible
• untenable
• vulnerable
• liable
• open
• susceptible
• unprotected
• undefended
• unsecured
• unguarded
• insecure
• weak
• exposed
• defenseless
• powerless
• helpless
• vincible
• assailable
• imperiled

2

as in justifiable

capable of being defended with good reasoning against verbal attack

there's simply no defensible reason for dropping out of school

Synonyms & Similar Words

• justifiable
• defendable
• legitimate
• supportable
• acceptable
• rational
• viable
• maintainable
• sustainable
• tenable
• reasonable
• sensible
• allowable
• admissible
• unobjectionable
• verifiable
• well-grounded
• provable
• explainable
• explicable
• exceptionable
• warrantable
• confirmable
• passable

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• untenable
• unjustifiable
• irrational
• absurd
• indefensible
• ridiculous
• unreasonable
• illogical
• unsound
• extreme
• unsustainable
• objectionable
• outrageous
• unacceptable
• insupportable
• unfounded
• inexplicable
• groundless
• unexplainable

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of defensible

The multi-billion-dollar market capitalizations of the top five on the list are driven by highly defensible business models, massive capital moats (as analysts describe them), and structural advantages within the freight sector. — Arthur Zaczkiewicz, Footwear News, 8 July 2026

Residents are encouraged to continue taking preparedness steps, including maintaining defensible space, considering home-hardening improvements, signing up for emergency alerts and reviewing evacuation plans. — Nollyanne Delacruz, Mercury News, 7 July 2026

For shoppers focused on outcomes rather than ritual, red light tends to be the most defensible pick. — Allison Palmer, Miami Herald, 30 June 2026

According to Warner, business leaders need to look five to ten years out and work out which parts of their operations will still be defensible as AI capabilities keep advancing. — Sam Birchall, Fortune, 23 June 2026