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indefensible
adjective in·de·fen·si·ble \-ˈfen(t)-sə-bəl\
: not able to be thought of as good or acceptable
: not able to be kept safe from damage or harm
Full Definition of INDEFENSIBLE
1
a : incapable of being maintained as right or valid : untenable b : incapable of being justified or excused : inexcusable <indefensible comments>
2
: incapable of being protected against physical attack
— in·de·fen·si·bil·i·ty \-ˌfen(t)-sə-ˈbi-lə-tē\ noun
— in·de·fen·si·bly \-ˈfen(t)-sə-blē\ adverb
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First Known Use of INDEFENSIBLE
1529
Related to INDEFENSIBLE
- Synonyms
- inexcusable, inexpiable, insupportable, unforgivable, unjustifiable, unpardonable, unwarrantable
- Antonyms
- defensible, excusable, forgivable, justifiable, pardonable, venial
Rhymes with INDEFENSIBLE
INDEFENSIBLE Defined for Kids
indefensible
adjective in·de·fen·si·ble \ˌin-di-ˈfen-sə-bəl\
Definition of INDEFENSIBLE for Kids
: impossible to defend <Your rudeness is indefensible.>
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