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Indefensible

Indefensible Definition And Meaning
What's The Definition Of Indefensible? [adj] incapable of being justified or explained [adj] (of theories etc) incapable of being defended or justified Synonyms \| Synonyms for Indefensible: inexcusable \| insupportable \| unjustifiable \| unreasonable \| untenable \| unwarrantable \| unwarranted Related Terms \| Find terms related to Indefensible: exceptionable \| impossible \| inadmissible \| inexcusable \| inexpiable \| intolerable \| irremissible \| objectionable \| unacceptable \| unallowable \| unconscionable \| undesirable \| unforgivable \| unjustifiable \| unpardonable \| unreasonable \| unsuitable \| untenable \| unwarrantable See Also \| Indefensible In Webster's Dictionary \In`defen"sible\, [Pref. in- not + defensible: cf. OF. indefensible, indefensable.] Not defensible; not capable of being defended, maintained, vindicated, or justified; unjustifiable; untenable; as, an indefensible fortress, position, cause, etc. Men find that something can be said in favor of what, on the very proposal, they thought utterly indefensible. --Burke.

Indefensible Definition And Meaning

What's The Definition Of Indefensible?

[adj] incapable of being justified or explained
[adj] (of theories etc) incapable of being defended or justified

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Indefensible In Webster's Dictionary

\In`de*fen"si*ble\, [Pref. in- not + defensible:
cf. OF. indefensible, indefensable.]
Not defensible; not capable of being defended, maintained,
vindicated, or justified; unjustifiable; untenable; as, an
indefensible fortress, position, cause, etc.

      Men find that something can be said in favor of what,
      on the very proposal, they thought utterly
      indefensible.                            --Burke.

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