indefensible

Estimated CEFR level: C2 — Proficiency

Estimated from word frequency; not an official CEFR classification.

Definition

  1. adjective (of theories etc) incapable of being defended or justified
  2. adjective not able to be protected against attack
  3. adjective incapable of being justified or explained

Etymology

From in- + defensible.

In classic literature

Synonyms

untenable

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