Indefensible
adj
adj ·5 syllables ·Uncommon ·Advanced level
Definitions
Adjective
- 1 Not defensible; not capable of being defended.
- 2 Not capable of being justified or excused. figuratively
"Mr. Elliot's frank statement that "sloth and untidiness are indefensible" is a sign that the task will be tackled with vigour."
- 3 Incapable of being explained.
Adjective
- 1 incapable of being justified or explained wordnet
- 2 (of theories etc.) incapable of being defended or justified wordnet
- 3 not able to be protected against attack wordnet
Example
More examples"Israel's barbaric actions are indefensible."
Etymology
From in- + defensible.