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Indefensible: meaning, definitions and examples

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indefensible

 

[ ˌɪn.dɪˈfensəbl ]

Adjective
Context #1 | Adjective

in a legal context

Not justifiable by argument, not capable of being defended.

Synonyms

inexcusable, unjustifiable, unwarranted

Examples of usage

  • It was an indefensible decision to fire the employee without any prior warning.
  • The lawyer argued that the actions of the defendant were indefensible in the court of law.
Context #2 | Adjective

in a moral context

Impossible to justify or excuse.

Synonyms

blameworthy, reprehensible, unforgivable

Examples of usage

  • The actions of the dictator were universally considered indefensible by the international community.
  • His behavior towards his colleagues was indefensible and led to his isolation in the workplace.

Translations

Translations of the word "indefensible" in other languages:

🇵🇹 indefensável

🇮🇳 अप्रतिरक्षित

🇩🇪 unverteidigbar

🇮🇩 tak terbela

🇺🇦 незахищений

🇵🇱 nie do obrony

🇯🇵 弁護できない

🇫🇷 indéfendable

🇪🇸 indefendible

🇹🇷 savunulamaz

🇰🇷 변호할 수 없는

🇸🇦 غير قابل للدفاع

🇨🇿 neobhajitelný

🇸🇰 neobhájiteľný

🇨🇳 无法辩护的

🇸🇮 neobramben

🇮🇸 óverjandi

🇰🇿 қорғауға келмейтін

🇬🇪 დაუცველი

🇦🇿 müdafiə olunmaz

🇲🇽 indefendible

Etymology

The word 'indefensible' originated from the combination of the prefix 'in-' meaning 'not' and the word 'defensible,' which comes from the Latin word 'defensus,' meaning 'to defend.' The concept of something being indefensible implies that it cannot be justified or defended, both in legal and moral contexts. The history of the word reflects the importance of being able to provide reasons or arguments in support of one's actions or decisions.

See also: defenseless, defenselessly, defenses, defensibility, defensible, defensively, defensiveness.

Word Frequency Rank

Positioned at #21,717, this word is part of extensive vocabulary. It's relatively rare in general usage but may be important in specific fields or formal writing.