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indefensible
(in|defens|ible)
Pronunciation:
/ɪndɪˈfɛnsɪb(ə)l/
adjective
1
not justifiable by argument:
this behaviour is morally indefensible
2
not able to be protected against attack:
the towns were tactically indefensible
Derivatives
indefensibility
Pronunciation:
/-ˈbɪlɪti/
noun
indefensibly
adverb
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