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- [in-di-fen-suh-buh l]
- /ˌɪn dɪˈfɛn sə bəl/
- /ˌɪn.dɪˈfen.sɪ.bl̩/
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- [in-di-fen-suh-buh l]
- /ˌɪn dɪˈfɛn sə bəl/
Definitions of indefensible word
- adjective indefensible not justifiable; inexcusable: indefensible behavior. 1
- adjective indefensible incapable of being protected or defended against attack: an indefensible town. 1
- adjective indefensible incapable of being defended against criticism or denial; untenable: indefensible argument. 1
- noun indefensible Not justifiable by argument. 1
- adjective indefensible impossible to defend 1
- adjective indefensible If you say that a statement, action, or idea is indefensible, you mean that it cannot be justified or supported because it is completely wrong or unacceptable. 0
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Origin of indefensible
First appearance:
before 1520 One of the 28% oldest English words
First recorded in 1520-30; in-3 + defensible
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Parts of speech for Indefensible
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indefensible popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 62% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
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This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for indefensible
adj indefensible
- unjustifiable — capable of being justified; that can be shown to be or can be defended as being just, right, or warranted; defensible: justifiable homicide.
- untenable — incapable of being defended, as an argument, thesis, etc.; indefensible.
- unforgivable — to grant pardon for or remission of (an offense, debt, etc.); absolve.
- bad — If you say that it is bad that something happens, you mean it is unacceptable, unfortunate, or wrong.
- faulty — having faults or defects; imperfect.
adjective indefensible
- inexcusable — incapable of being excused or justified.
- uncalled-for — not called for; not required; superfluous; unwanted.
- reprehensible — deserving of reproof, rebuke, or censure; blameworthy.
- unprotected — to defend or guard from attack, invasion, loss, annoyance, insult, etc.; cover or shield from injury or danger.
- exposed — Make (something) visible, typically by uncovering it.
Antonyms for indefensible
adj indefensible
- defensible — An opinion, system, or action that is defensible is one that people can argue is right or good.
- self-excuse — to regard or judge with forgiveness or indulgence; pardon or forgive; overlook (a fault, error, etc.): Excuse his bad manners.
- justifiable — capable of being justified; that can be shown to be or can be defended as being just, right, or warranted; defensible: justifiable homicide.
- justified — to show (an act, claim, statement, etc.) to be just or right: The end does not always justify the means.
adjective indefensible
- excusable — Able to be justified or forgiven; forgivable.
- impregnable — susceptible to impregnation, as an egg.
- valid — sound; just; well-founded: a valid reason.
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