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Definition of undefendable

undefendable

/ˌʌndɪˈfɛndəbəl/
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undefendable Lexical Profile

undefendable Game Scores & Validity

• adjective

1

Incapable of being protected or held against a physical, tactical, or competitive attack.

Example

"The basketball player's quick fadeaway jumper proved nearly undefendable for the opposing team."

2

Unable to be justified, excused, or supported by logical reasoning or moral standards.

Example

"The committee concluded that the executive's decision to conceal the safety data was completely undefendable."

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Word Nuance & Usage

While "undefendable" and "indefensible" are largely synonymous, "undefendable" is more frequently applied to physical positions, sports tactics, or assets that cannot be protected from an attack, whereas "indefensible" is preferred for moral conduct or logical arguments that cannot be justified.

• Rhymes for undefendable

• Nearby Words

undedicated
undefeatable
undefeated
undefendable
undefended
undefiled
undefinable

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