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indefensible

/ˌɪn.dɪˈfen.sə.bəl/

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adjective

/ˌɪn.dɪˈfen.sə.bəl/B2formal
  • ruОписывает то, что не может быть оправдано, извинено или защищено, например, действие, аргумент или позиция.

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.

    ruНеоправданный

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

    Synonymsinexcusableinsupportableunforgivableunjustifiableuntenableunwarrantable

    Antonymsdefensibleexcusablejustifiablepardonablereasonablesound

  2. Vulnerable to attackC1formal

    Not able to be protected against physical or military attack.

    ruУязвимый для атаки

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

    Synonymsassailabledefenselessexposedunguardedunprotectedvulnerable

    Antonymsdefensiblefortifiedimpregnableprotectedsafesecure

  3. InexcusableC1formal

    Incapable of being justified or explained away; completely unacceptable.

    ruНепростительный

    • 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.

    Synonymsblameworthyinexcusableinexpiableunforgivableunjustifiableunjustifiedunpardonableunwarrantablewrong

    Antonymsdefensibleexcusableforgivablejustifiablepardonablereasonableunderstandable

Forms
  • more indefensible comparative form
  • most indefensible superlative form
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