indefensible

Example Sentences

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"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

"Delaying reporting a case is indefensible," said Prof Paul Hunter, an expert in infectious disease at the University of East Anglia.

From BBC • Mar. 24, 2026

“It is legally indefensible, morally bankrupt and completely untethered from the scientific record.”

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 12, 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