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Indefensible

adj

Definitions

Adjective
  1. 1
    Not defensible; not capable of being defended.
  2. 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. 3
    Incapable of being explained.
Adjective
  1. 1
    incapable of being justified or explained wordnet
  2. 2
    (of theories etc.) incapable of being defended or justified wordnet
  3. 3
    not able to be protected against attack wordnet

Etymology

From in- + defensible.

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