CEFR C1

indefensible

adjective

Meaning

Unable to be justified or excused; impossible to protect against attack or criticism.

Examples

The company's decision to lay off workers while executives received huge bonuses was widely considered indefensible.
From a strategic point of view, leaving the flank exposed was an indefensible error.

Synonyms: unjustifiable, inexcusable, untenable, insupportable

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indefensible (C1)

adjective

Pronunciation: /ˌɪndɪˈfɛnsəbəl/

Definition

Unable to be justified or excused; impossible to protect against attack or criticism.

Examples

The company's decision to lay off workers while executives received huge bonuses was widely considered indefensible.
From a strategic point of view, leaving the flank exposed was an indefensible error.
She found his rude comments utterly indefensible, and she refused to apologize on his behalf.

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