indefensible

in·de·fen·si·ble

adj \-ˈfen(t)-sə-bəl\

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

Examples of INDEFENSIBLE

1. The company adopted an indefensible position on the issue.
2. His behavior is ethically indefensible.
3. The city is in an indefensible location.

First Known Use of INDEFENSIBLE

1529

Related to INDEFENSIBLE

Synonyms: inexcusable, inexpiable, insupportable, unforgivable, unjustifiable, unpardonable, unwarrantable

Antonyms: defensible, excusable, forgivable, justifiable, pardonable, venial

Related Words: insufferable, intolerable, unbearable, unendurable; abominable, atrocious, heinous, monstrous, outrageous, scandalous, shocking; egregious, flagrant, glaring, gross, rank; unacceptable, untenable; black, evil, iniquitous, vicious, wicked; base, contemptible, deplorable, despicable, dirty, execrable, ignoble, reprobate, vile, wretched; cruel, nasty; blamable, blameworthy, censurable, reprehensible; banned, barred, condemned, disallowed, forbidden, interdicted, outlawed, prohibited, proscribed

Near Antonyms: acceptable, tolerable; authorized, legal, permissible; allowed, permitted, tolerated; approved, endorsed (also indorsed), sanctioned; abetted, encouraged, promoted, supported; ethical, good, moral, virtuous

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Rhymes with INDEFENSIBLE

indispensable