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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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Indefensible
has a plethora of syllables.
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