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indefensible

/ˌɪndɪˈfɛnsəbəl/
in · de · fen · si · ble
Adverb:indefensibly
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• adjective

1

Not justifiable by argument or moral standard; inexcusable or open to severe criticism.

Example

"The committee concluded that the executive's deliberate concealment of the safety report was morally indefensible."

2

Incapable of being protected or held against physical attack.

Example

"Situated in a low valley surrounded by high ridges, the ancient settlement proved completely indefensible."

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indecisiveness
indeed
indefensibility
indefensible
indefensibly
indefinable
indefinably

Word Origin & Etymology

First recorded in the mid-16th century, formed in English from the negative prefix 'in-' and 'defensible', which derives via Old French from Late Latin 'defensibilis', from Latin 'defendere' (to ward off, protect).

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Indefensible. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/indefensible
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