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indefensible reason

[ɪn.dɪˈfen.sə.bəl ˈriː.zən]
noun phrasepl: indefensible reasons
razão indefensável
1. A justification, explanation, or cause that cannot be logically supported, morally justified, or reasonably defended
His decision to fire employees without warning was based on an indefensible reason.
Sua decisão de demitir funcionários sem aviso prévio foi baseada em uma razão indefensável.
2. An argument or rationale that is fundamentally flawed or unsustainable upon scrutiny
The company offered only an indefensible reason for the sudden price increase.
A empresa ofereceu apenas uma razão indefensável para o aumento repentino de preço.
NYC Slang
weak excuse
Synonyms
unjustifiable reasoninexcusable reasonunreasonable justificationgroundless rationaleunsustainable argument
Antonyms
defensible reasonjustifiable reasonreasonable explanationvalid justificationsound rationale

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
razão indefensável
Standard usage across Brazil
São Paulo
razão indefensável
Formal business and legal contexts
Portugal
razão indefensável
Standard European Portuguese usage

Related Idioms & Phrases

no leg to stand on
cannot hold water
paper-thin excuse
lame justification
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