as in unacceptable
too bad to be excused or justified
the city's lack of preparedness for a major natural disaster was utterly indefensible
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Recent Examples of indefensible
This erasure is indefensible in light of the Brunot Agreement’s text and history.
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Shaun Chapoose, Denver Post, 20 May 2026
Even in one of the most politically one-sided cities in America, councilors understood this decision was indefensible.
—Anne Brensley, Boston Herald, 9 May 2026
Albuquerque held on to Goa after his men rebelled, insisting that the city was indefensible.
—Sanat Pai Raikarall, Encyclopedia Britannica, 6 Apr. 2026
Here’s where congressional failure becomes indefensible.
—Steve H. Hanke, Fortune, 31 Mar. 2026
See All Example Sentences for indefensible
Shaun Chapoose, Denver Post, 20 May 2026
Even in one of the most politically one-sided cities in America, councilors understood this decision was indefensible.
—Anne Brensley, Boston Herald, 9 May 2026
Albuquerque held on to Goa after his men rebelled, insisting that the city was indefensible.
—Sanat Pai Raikarall, Encyclopedia Britannica, 6 Apr. 2026
Here’s where congressional failure becomes indefensible.
—Steve H. Hanke, Fortune, 31 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for indefensible
Adjective
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The third strand of anti-vaccine advocacy, that compelling vaccine use is unacceptable, is a philosophical claim, not one of fact.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
11 June 2026
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Allowing the status quo to remain is simply unacceptable.—
Catherine Blakespear,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
10 June 2026
Adjective
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This unjustifiable benefit, which could be worth more than a hundred million dollars to the Trumps, would go directly into the pockets of the President and his family.—
Austin Elias-de Jesus,
New Yorker,
3 June 2026
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Parents may be masking their children because the CDC continuously published shoddy research meant to support their unjustifiable policy positions.—
Ian Miller OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
1 June 2026
Adjective
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My having to sit out yesterday’s game makes my actions even more inexcusable.—
Scott Thompson,
FOXNews.com,
25 Nov. 2025
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My having to sit out yesterday's game makes my actions even more inexcusable.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
25 Nov. 2025
Adjective
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The French winger has had a fantastic season with Bayern Munich, helping the Bavarians to the Champions League semifinals and racking up an outrageous 52 goals and assists this campaign across all club competitions.—
Patrick Sung Cuadrado,
CNN Money,
9 June 2026
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Another outrageous attack on property rights.—
Betsy McCaughey,
Boston Herald,
8 June 2026
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Conservatives and Republicans in Congress continue to claim that the cost of Social Security, Medicare and Medicaid benefits is an insupportable burden on America, so benefits need to be cut, though President-elect Donald Trump has vowed to preserve entitlements like Social Security and Medicare.—
Michael Hiltzik,
Los Angeles Times,
7 Jan. 2025
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There are people of goodwill who think the way out of this insupportable situation lies in the fight for equal democratic rights in a single state for everyone living in the territory between the Jordan River and the Mediterranean Sea.—
Michelle Goldberg,
The Mercury News,
14 Mar. 2024
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And while politics has and always will be intertwined with sports, simply selecting Italy to compete would be a totally unforgivable abuse of power that would undermine the many years teams have spent trying to qualify for the event.—
Ben Church,
CNN Money,
23 Apr. 2026
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Take the quiz here … ROYAL RIFT — Prince Harry, Meghan Markle caused ‘unforgivable’ stress for Queen Elizabeth in final years.—
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FOXNews.com,
9 Apr. 2026
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If Sam is wrong, his journalistic sin is unpardonable.—
Neal B. Freeman,
National Review,
13 May 2025
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Attacking innocent citizens, in this case tourists, is utterly appalling and unpardonable.—
Ross Rosenfeld,
MSNBC Newsweek,
22 Apr. 2025
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Beyond that coincidence, Coleman grew to appreciate Alexander as a multi-sport star – a standout hurdler in track and a tough defender/vicious dunker in basketball.—
Walter Villa,
Miami Herald,
9 Dec. 2025
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Takahashi’s story delights in throwing more and more wrenches in the works with a growing cast of chaotic supporting characters (like the vicious Shampoo and the blowhard Tatewaki Kuno), and the anime adapts their antics as pastel-toned slapstick.—
Kambole Campbell,
Vulture,
9 Dec. 2025
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“Indefensible.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/indefensible. Accessed 18 Jun. 2026.
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