indefensible

• Qualifie ce qui ne peut pas être justifié, excusé ou défendu, par exemple une action, un argument ou une position.

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.

   indéfendable

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

   Synonymesinexcusableinsupportableunforgivableunjustifiableuntenableunwarrantable

   Antonymesdefensibleexcusablejustifiablepardonablereasonablesound

2. Vulnerable to attackC1formal

   Not able to be protected against physical or military attack.

   Vulnérable à une attaque

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

   Synonymesassailabledefenselessexposedunguardedunprotectedvulnerable

   Antonymesdefensiblefortifiedimpregnableprotectedsafesecure

3. InexcusableC1formal

   Incapable of being justified or explained away; completely unacceptable.

   Inexcusable

   • 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.

   Synonymesblameworthyinexcusableinexpiableunforgivableunjustifiableunjustifiedunpardonableunwarrantablewrong

   Antonymesdefensibleexcusableforgivablejustifiablepardonablereasonableunderstandable