English-German translation for "indefensible"

"indefensible" German translation

indefensible
adjective | Adjektiv adj

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  • unhaltbar
    indefensible assertionet cetera, and so on | etc., und so weiter etc figurative(ly) | figurativ, in übertragenem Sinnfig
    indefensible assertionet cetera, and so on | etc., und so weiter etc figurative(ly) | figurativ, in übertragenem Sinnfig
  • nicht zu verteidigen(d), unhaltbar
    indefensible against armed force
    indefensible against armed force
Das ist phantasielos und politisch nicht verantwortbar.
That is visionless and politically indefensible.
Source: Europarl
Das ist ein unhaltbarer Zustand.
That is an indefensible state of affairs.
Source: Europarl
Wer zuviel des Guten tun will, läuft Gefahr, verteidigen zu wollen, was nicht zu verteidigen ist.
In wanting to do too much, one also runs the risk of defending the indefensible.
Source: Europarl
Die Art, wie der Rat mit dem Europäischen Parlament verfährt, spottet aller Kritik.
The manner in which the Council treats Parliament is utterly indefensible.
Source: Europarl
Angriffe auf religiöse Gemeinschaften sind immer unvertretbar, egal wo sie stattfinden.
Attacks against religious communities are always indefensible everywhere they take place.
Source: Europarl
Die immer wieder neuen Ausreden sind verantwortungslos und nicht mehr haltbar.
This making of excuses is irresponsible and indefensible.
Source: Europarl
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