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indefensible adjective [ ɪndɪˈfɛnsɪb(ə)l ]

• not justifiable by argument.
• "this behaviour is morally indefensible"
Similar: inexcusable, unjustifiable, unjustified, unpardonable, unforgivable, inexpiable, uncalled for, unprovoked, gratuitous, without justification, without cause, without reason, unreasonable, unnecessary, regrettable, unacceptable, unworthy, remiss, blameworthy, culpable, reprehensible, censurable, unwarrantable, excessive, immoderate, unconscionable, outrageous, untenable, insupportable, unsustainable, unwarranted, unsound, ill-founded, unfounded, groundless, baseless, flimsy, weak, shaky, flawed, faulty, defective, invalid, specious, arbitrary, implausible, absurd, illogical, irrational, preposterous, senseless,
Opposite: justifiable, excusable, tenable,
• not able to be protected against attack.
• "the towns were tactically indefensible"
Similar: undefendable, defenceless, undefended, unfortified, unguarded, unprotected, unshielded, unarmed, without arms, without weapons, without defences, vulnerable, exposed, assailable, open to attack, wide open, open, endangered, in danger, in peril, in jeopardy, at risk, insecure, pregnable,
Opposite: defensible, well protected,


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