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
The return to Earth of Boeing's Starliner capsule is on indefinite hold pending results of new thruster tests and ongoing analysis of helium leaks that cropped up during the ship's rendezvous with the International Space Station, NASA announced Friday.
—
William Harwood, CBS News, 28 June 2024
The complaint indicated that Moen has struggled with epilepsy who entire life and, despite ongoing treatment and medication, had resulted in his indefinite loss of driving privileges in August 2023.
—Jim Riccioli, Journal Sentinel, 27 June 2024
In the meantime the affected borrowers might have to wait an indefinite amount of time for more reliable news about their debt forgiveness.
—Zachary Schermele, USA TODAY, 25 June 2024
The indefinite hiatus followed the settlement in 2022 of a lawsuit against the social media app Triller.
—Larisha Paul, Rolling Stone, 19 June 2024
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William Harwood, CBS News, 28 June 2024
The complaint indicated that Moen has struggled with epilepsy who entire life and, despite ongoing treatment and medication, had resulted in his indefinite loss of driving privileges in August 2023.
—Jim Riccioli, Journal Sentinel, 27 June 2024
In the meantime the affected borrowers might have to wait an indefinite amount of time for more reliable news about their debt forgiveness.
—Zachary Schermele, USA TODAY, 25 June 2024
The indefinite hiatus followed the settlement in 2022 of a lawsuit against the social media app Triller.
—Larisha Paul, Rolling Stone, 19 June 2024
See all Example Sentences for indefinite
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“Indefinite.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/indefinite. Accessed 14 Jul. 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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