indefinite
adjective
in·def·i·nite
(ˌ)in-ˈde-fə-nət 
-ˈdef-nət
: not definite: such as
a
: not precise : vague
b
: having no exact limits
c
: typically designating an unidentified, generic, or unfamiliar person or thing
the indefinite articles a and an
indefinite pronouns
indefinite
noun
indefinitely
adverb
indefiniteness
noun
Synonyms
Examples of indefinite in a Sentence
We're stuck here for an indefinite period of time.
Their plans have been put on indefinite hold.
She is indefinite about her plans.
Recent Examples on the Web
Hasina blamed the opposition for the violence and imposed internet blocks and an indefinite curfew across the country.
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Helen Regan, CNN, 6 Aug. 2024
The suit, first reported by news outlet The City, incorrectly states the MTA had been expecting $16.5 billion from the congestion pricing plan that was put on indefinite pause by Gov. Hochul last month.
—Evan Simko-Bednarski, New York Daily News, 19 July 2024
Phillips, who also accuses Becker of conspiring to retaliate against her, was placed on an indefinite administrative leave in November 2022.
—Kristine Phillips, The Indianapolis Star, 26 July 2024
The indefinite extension of Starliner’s flight test is difficult to put into context of other human spaceflights due to the unique circumstances and developmental nature of the mission.
—Michael Sheetz, CNBC, 25 July 2024
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Helen Regan, CNN, 6 Aug. 2024
The suit, first reported by news outlet The City, incorrectly states the MTA had been expecting $16.5 billion from the congestion pricing plan that was put on indefinite pause by Gov. Hochul last month.
—Evan Simko-Bednarski, New York Daily News, 19 July 2024
Phillips, who also accuses Becker of conspiring to retaliate against her, was placed on an indefinite administrative leave in November 2022.
—Kristine Phillips, The Indianapolis Star, 26 July 2024
The indefinite extension of Starliner’s flight test is difficult to put into context of other human spaceflights due to the unique circumstances and developmental nature of the mission.
—Michael Sheetz, CNBC, 25 July 2024
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indefinite
adjective
in·def·i·nite
(ˈ)in-ˈdef-(ə-)nət
1
: not clear or fixed in meaning or details : vague
an indefinite answer
2
: not certain or limited (as in amount or length)
an indefinite period
3
: typically designating a person or thing that is unidentified or cannot be immediately identified
the indefinite articles "a" and "an"
indefinite
noun
indefinitely
adverb
indefiniteness
noun
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