in·de·fen·si·ble
ˌin-di-ˈfen(t)-sə-bəl
1
a
: incapable of being maintained as right or valid : untenable
an indefensible argument
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
¦ində̇ˌfen(t)sə¦bilətē
-(ˌ)dēˌ-,
-ətē,
-i
: the quality or state of being indefensible
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“Indefensible.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/indefensible. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.
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