Explore Indefensible through 10+ example sentences from English, with an explanation of the meaning and related words like untenable or unreasonable. Ideal for language learners, writers and word enthusiasts.
Indefensible in a sentence
Indefensible meaning
- Not defensible; not capable of being defended.
- Not capable of being justified or excused.
- Incapable of being explained.
Synonyms of Indefensible
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Using Indefensible
- The main meaning on this page is: Not defensible; not capable of being defended. | Not capable of being justified or excused. | Incapable of being explained.
- Useful related words include: untenable, unreasonable, vulnerable, insupportable.
- Possible Dutch translations are: onverdedigbaar.
- In the example corpus, indefensible often appears in combinations such as: the indefensible, was indefensible, indefensible and.
Context around Indefensible
- Average sentence length in these examples: 20.4 words
- Position in the sentence: 4 start, 7 middle, 9 end
- Sentence types: 19 statements, 1 questions, 0 exclamations
Corpus analysis for Indefensible
- In this selection, "indefensible" usually appears near the end of the sentence. The average example has 20.4 words, and this corpus slice is mostly made up of statements.
- Around the word, nearly, ethically, utterly, joe, behavior and position stand out and add context to how "indefensible" is used.
- Recognizable usage signals include all these indefensible provisions remain and and ethically indefensible. That gives this page its own corpus information beyond isolated example sentences.
- By corpus frequency, "indefensible" sits close to words such as abnormality, absenteeism and absorbent, which helps place it inside the broader word index.
Example types with indefensible
The same corpus examples are grouped by length and sentence type, making it easier to see the contexts in which the word appears:
Siti Kamal’s lawyer described her actions as morally indefensible. (10 words)
But what we already know about Trump’s behavior is indefensible. (11 words)
Trump fans can’t defend the indefensible with legal facts about his indictment. (13 words)
Ideally, there should be a report to Parliament every year from a Tax Ombudsman detailing the lapses of the taxman—delays in refunding arrears or indefensible demands for more taxes—and the action taken against officials who are responsible. (39 words)
Adding their voice, Tonia Antoniazzi, Labour MP for Gower and a staunch critic of the longstanding frozen pensions policy, argued: "The more I hear about this policy the more indefensible it becomes. (32 words)
It’s indefensible, and a look at the Game 2 minutes for other starters like Khris Middleton (33 minutes), Eric Bledsoe (31) and even Brook Lopez (32) is infuriating. (29 words)
How else to explain, for example, the steady drumbeat of today’s Democrats as they try to defend the indefensible Joe Biden from charges of influence peddling? (27 words)
Example sentences (20)
But what we already know about Trump’s behavior is indefensible.
How else to explain, for example, the steady drumbeat of today’s Democrats as they try to defend the indefensible Joe Biden from charges of influence peddling?
She said: “Rishi Sunak has finally acted after spending days defending the indefensible on Nadhim Zahawi.
The jury verdict should be treated with seriousness and is another example of the indefensible behavior of Donald Trump,” he said in a statement.
Trump fans can’t defend the indefensible with legal facts about his indictment.
While the quarterback sneak on short yardage plays is nearly indefensible, it is not impossible to stop.
Adding their voice, Tonia Antoniazzi, Labour MP for Gower and a staunch critic of the longstanding frozen pensions policy, argued: "The more I hear about this policy the more indefensible it becomes.
Antisemitism advocates say Albanese has made 'indefensible' and 'repulsive' comments about the conflict between Israel and Palestine.
It is an indefensible position to argue against humanitarian aid for the people of Gaza while also calling for the wholesale massacre of the Palestinian people.
It’s a show of dominance directed more at Republicans than Democrats, meant to make them abase themselves by acquiescing to a nomination they know is indefensible.
Some people in the legal profession make careers out of defending the indefensible.
The government’s handling of dollar-denominated deposits has exacerbated the situation through measures that are legally and ethically indefensible.
Unfortunately, history suggests that violence, while indefensible, is also a quintessential scar on American politics.
All these indefensible provisions remain in force until a new contract is written.
First Minister and SNP leader Nicola Sturgeon said Ms Ferrier’s actions are “utterly indefensible”.
Ideally, there should be a report to Parliament every year from a Tax Ombudsman detailing the lapses of the taxman—delays in refunding arrears or indefensible demands for more taxes—and the action taken against officials who are responsible.
In a public statement police conceded that using Ms Gobbo to inform against clients was "profoundly wrong" and was an "indefensible interference in the lawyer/client relationship".
It’s indefensible, and a look at the Game 2 minutes for other starters like Khris Middleton (33 minutes), Eric Bledsoe (31) and even Brook Lopez (32) is infuriating.
Justifying finally became indefensible on my part and I am ashamed that it took me so long.
Siti Kamal’s lawyer described her actions as morally indefensible.
Common combinations with indefensible
These word pairs occur most frequently in English texts:
- the indefensible 14×
- was indefensible 6×
- indefensible and 6×
- is indefensible 5×
- an indefensible 3×
- indefensible as 3×
- indefensible on 2×
- indefensible behavior 2×
- indefensible it 2×
- indefensible position 2×