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indefensibly

ADVERB
unjustifiably
Synonyms
Antonyms
WEAK
excusably justifiably




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Wasted, all of it, because of coach Lincoln Riley’s refusal to fix an indefensibly bad defense that, in a single frightening word, has forever chiseled itself on to this season’s tombstone.

From Los Angeles Times Nov. 5, 2023

First, it may simply be that Barrett believes the text of the Gun Control Act covers ghost gun kits, and that O’Connor’s decision to the contrary was egregiously, indefensibly wrong.

From Slate Aug. 8, 2023

One also wonders what might be the ultimate result of this celebrity behaving indefensibly?

From Washington Post Oct. 11, 2022

Chau’s decision to contact the Sentinelese, who have made it clear over the years that they prefer to be left alone, was indefensibly reckless.

From The Guardian Feb. 3, 2019

Val could, most indefensibly, tear her secret out of her keeping in the passion of the moment.

From The Open Question a tale of two temperaments by Elizabeth Robins




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