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indefensible

[in-di-fen-suh-buhl] / ˌɪn dɪˈfɛn sə bəl /


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The content creator said his previous views were "indefensible".

From BBC Aug. 4, 2026

Advocates of free speech often find ourselves having to defend the indefensible, or at least the right to say it.

From The Wall Street Journal Jun. 23, 2026

"Any war fought without limits is incompatible with the law. It is indefensible, inhumane and devastating for entire populations."

From Barron's Apr. 6, 2026

If she weren’t such an indefensible character, Bondi’s efforts to save her job would be sad.

From Salon Apr. 3, 2026

Ignoring the poor, Jim and Paul believed, was also morally indefensible, and the world was beginning to recognize that.

From "Mountains Beyond Mountains" by Tracy Kidder and Michael French




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