Definitions for indefensible
ˌɪn dɪˈfɛn sə bəlin·de·fen·si·ble

Princeton's WordNetRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. indefensible, untenableadjective

   (of theories etc) incapable of being defended or justified

2. indefensibleadjective

   not able to be protected against attack

3. indefensible, insupportable, unjustifiable, unwarrantable, unwarrantedadjective

   incapable of being justified or explained

WiktionaryRate this definition:5.0 / 1 vote

1. indefensibleadjective

   Not defensible; not capable of being defended; vulnerable.

2. indefensibleadjective

   Incapable of being justified or excused; inexcusable; unpardonable.

3. indefensibleadjective

   Incapable of being explained; untenable; insupportable; invalid.

Samuel Johnson's DictionaryRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. Indefensibleadjective

   What cannot be defended or maintained.

   Etymology: in and defensum, Lat.

   As they extend the rule of consulting Scripture to all the actions of common life, even so far as to the taking up of a straw, so it is altogether false and indefensible. Robert Sanderson.

ChatGPTRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. indefensible

   Indefensible refers to something that cannot be justified, defended, or upheld, especially an action, argument, statement, or position that is considered unacceptable, incorrect, or morally wrong.

Webster DictionaryRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. Indefensible

   not defensible; not capable of being defended, maintained, vindicated, or justified; unjustifiable; untenable; as, an indefensible fortress, position, cause, etc

2. Etymology: [Pref. in- not + defensible: cf. OF. indefensible, indefensable.]

Chambers 20th Century DictionaryRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. Indefensible

   in-de-fens′i-bl, adj. untenable, that cannot be maintained or justified.—adv. Indefens′ibly.

Military Dictionary and GazetteerRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. indefensible

   Not defensible; not capable of being defended or maintained; as, a military post may be indefensible.

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Numerology

1. Chaldean Numerology

   The numerical value of indefensible in Chaldean Numerology is: 2

2. Pythagorean Numerology

   The numerical value of indefensible in Pythagorean Numerology is: 5

Examples of indefensible in a Sentence

1. David Boies:

   Although he vigorously denies using physical force, Mr. Weinstein has himself recognized that his contact with women was indefensible and incredibly hurtful, in retrospect, I knew enough in 2015 that I believe I should have been on notice of a problem, and done something about it. I don’t know what, if anything, happened after 2015, but to the extent it did, I think I have some responsibility. I also think that if people had taken action earlier it would have been better for Mr. Weinstein.

2. Chief Justice John Roberts:

   If I were a legislator, I would certainly consider that view as a matter of social policy, but as a judge, I find the majority's position indefensible as a matter of constitutional law.

3. Pat Toomey:

   The indefensible return of earmarks means congressional Democrats will shower billions of taxpayer dollars on all kinds of radical left wing causes.

4. Ben Crump:

   I have every confidence that this unfounded and reckless lawsuit will be revealed for what it is -- another failed attempt to defend the indefensible and a shameless attempt to profit off the lives and grief of others.

5. June Jordan:

   If any of us hopes to survive, s/he must meet the extremity of the American female condition with immediate and political response. The thoroughly destructive and indefensible subjugation of the majority of Americans cannot continue except at the peril of the entire body politic.

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References

1. ^ Princeton's WordNet
   http://wordnetweb.princeton.edu/perl/webwn?s=indefensible
2. ^ Wiktionary
   https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/Indefensible
3. ^ Samuel Johnson's Dictionary
   https://johnsonsdictionaryonline.com/views/search.php?term=indefensible
4. ^ ChatGPT
   https://chat.openai.com
5. ^ Webster Dictionary
   https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/indefensible
6. ^ Chambers 20th Century Dictionary
   https://www.gutenberg.org/files/37683/37683-h/37683-h.htm#:~:text=indefensible
7. ^ Military Dictionary and Gazetteer
   https://www.gutenberg.org/cache/epub/59563/pg59563-images.html
8. ^ Usage in printed sources
   https://books.google.com/ngrams/graph?content=indefensible