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English
Etymology
From in- + defensible.
Adjective
indefensible (comparative more indefensible, superlative most indefensible)
- Not defensible; not capable of being defended.
- Synonym: vulnerable
- (figurative) Not capable of being justified or excused.
- Synonyms: inexcusable, unpardonable, untenable
1953 April, “Arrears of Station Maintenance”, in Railway Magazine, page 217:Mr. Elliot's frank statement that "sloth and untidiness are indefensible" is a sign that the task will be tackled with vigour.
2017 May 31, Todd Stern, “Leaving the Paris Agreement Would Be Indefensible”, in The Atlantic:The president evidently intends to follow his own misguided calculus. A decision to withdraw would be indefensible. It is important to understand why and to consider what we need to do next.
2023 October 12, Rajan Menon, “Killing civilians is indefensible, whether done by Hamas or Israel”, in The Guardian, →ISSN:Killing civilians is indefensible, whether done by Hamas or Israel [title]
- Incapable of being explained.
- Synonyms: untenable, insupportable, invalid
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Translations
not capable of being defended
incapable of being justified
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