What is another word for indefensible?
89 synonyms foundPronunciation:
[ ˌɪndɪfˈɛnsəbə͡l], [ ˌɪndɪfˈɛnsəbəl], [ ˌɪ_n_d_ɪ_f_ˈɛ_n_s_ə_b_əl]Table of Contents
Similar words for indefensible:- all (adjective)
- defenseless (adjective)
- gratuitous (adjective)
- unarmed (adjective)
- unforgivable (adjective)
- unjustifiable (adjective)
- unpardonable (adjective)
- unprotected (adjective)
- weak (adjective)
- unreasonable (noun)
- vulnerable (noun)
- other synonyms
- fallacious
Definition for Indefensible:
- Admitting of no defence( by force of arms or by argument). Hence indefensibility n., indefensibly adv.
Synonyms for Indefensible:
adj.
•all (adjective) •defenseless (adjective)- on line,
- pigeon,
- hands tied,
- like a clay pigeon,
- on the line,
- up the creek,
- out on limb,
- helpless,
- in line of fire,
- on the spot,
- wide open,
- like a sitting duck.
- un justified,
- un merited,
- most unprovoked,
- more causeless,
- most causeless,
- un essential,
- most reasonless,
- most unmerited,
- un provoked,
- un-provoked,
- more unmerited,
- un-founded,
- more reasonless,
- un-justified,
- more unprovoked,
- un-merited,
- in essential,
- in-essential,
- supererogatory,
- un founded,
- uncalled for,
- uncalledfor,
- un-essential,
- un-supportable,
- un supportable.
n.
•unreasonable (noun) •vulnerable (noun)Other synonyms:
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- unpardonable.
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Equivalence
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Adjective
inexcusable, untenable, unjustified.
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Adjective
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Forward Entailment
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Adjective
defensible.
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Adjective
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Independent
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Other Related
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Adjective
unsustainable, intolerable, irresponsible, unacceptable, unforgivable, tenable, unbearable, unwarranted, flimsy.
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Adjective
Antonyms for Indefensible:
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adj.
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inexcusable
justifiable, justified, excusable, defensible.
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Other antonyms:
good, authorized, tolerable, permitted, sanctioned, acceptable, invulnerable, ethical, sensible, virtuous, moral, supported, reasonable, encouraged, endorsed, legal, venial, approved, permissible.
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inexcusable
Indefensible Sentence Examples:
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He was too crafty to defend an indefensible position.
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Had Peterborough's scheme ended here he would not have exceeded the bounds of what is regarded as a fair method of deceiving an enemy, but his subsequent proceedings were absolutely indefensible, and are, indeed, almost incredible on the part of the man who in some respects carried the point of honor almost to an extreme.