indefensible
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dɪˈfɛn adjective
1.
not justifiable; inexcusable: indefensible behavior.
2.
incapable of being protected or defended against attack: an indefensible town.
3.
incapable of being defended against criticism or denial; untenable: indefensible argument.
Related forms
in·de·fen·si·bil·i·ty, in·de·fen·si·ble·ness, noun
in·de·fen·si·bly, adverb
Synonyms
2. vulnerable, defenseless, unprotected.
2. vulnerable, defenseless, unprotected.
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| —adj | |
| 1. | not justifiable or excusable |
| 2. | capable of being disagreed with; untenable |
| 3. | incapable of defence against attack |
| indefensi'bility | |
| —n | |
| inde'fensibleness | |
| —n | |
| inde'fensibly | |
| —adv | |
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Example sentences
They judged that they could win even though their bottom-line position was indefensible on its face.
Measures based on mean proficiency are shown to be scientifically indefensible for high-stakes decisions.
The information as presented below is simply indefensible.
It is used as a matter of routine, established practice, and it is indefensible.
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