indefensible

• Bezeichnet etwas, das nicht gerechtfertigt, entschuldigt oder verteidigt werden kann, z. B. eine Handlung, ein Argument oder eine Position. Kann auch eine Position oder Sache meinen, die nicht verteidigt oder geschützt werden kann.

Describes something that cannot be justified, excused, or defended, such as an action, argument, or position.

1. Unable to be justifiedC1formal

   Incapable of being defended or justified, especially in terms of logic, morality, or reason.

   Nicht zu rechtfertigen

   • His actions were morally indefensible.
   • The argument presented was logically indefensible.
   • The company's decision to ignore safety regulations is indefensible.

   Synonymeinexcusableinsupportableunforgivableunjustifiableuntenableunwarrantable

   Antonymedefensibleexcusablejustifiablepardonablereasonablesound

2. Vulnerable to attackC1formal

   Not able to be protected against physical or military attack.

   Nicht verteidigungsfähig

   • The fortress was in an indefensible position.
   • The army retreated from the indefensible territory.
   • Without reinforcements, the city was indefensible.

   Synonymeassailabledefenselessexposedunguardedunprotectedvulnerable

   Antonymedefensiblefortifiedimpregnableprotectedsafesecure

3. InexcusableC1formal

   Incapable of being justified or explained away; completely unacceptable.

   Unentschuldbar

   • The teacher found the student's rudeness indefensible.
   • The politician's comments were widely considered indefensible.
   • The level of corruption in the organization was indefensible.

   Synonymeblameworthyinexcusableinexpiableunforgivableunjustifiableunjustifiedunpardonableunwarrantablewrong

   Antonymedefensibleexcusableforgivablejustifiablepardonablereasonableunderstandable