Indefensible and Rightful
Opposite meaning words
Indefensible
Indefensible adjective - Too bad to be excused or justified.
Rightful is an antonym for indefensible.
Nearby Words: indefensibly, indefensibility
Rightful
Rightful adjective - Being what is called for by accepted standards of right and wrong.
Usage example: in light of her admission of having lied, the only rightful course of action for the governor would be to resign
Indefensible is an antonym for rightful.
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