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.
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The company has done a good job of remaining profitable in what has been a difficult environment for China’s fintech firms in recent years since the indefinite postponement of Ant Group’s public offering.
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Brendan Ahern, Forbes, 21 Nov. 2024
Though he has not been ruled out, he was hit with an indefinite designation regarding his neck injury.
—Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 5 Nov. 2024
There is, however, an alternative strategy to both indefinite war and Kyiv’s defeat.
—Richard Haass, Foreign Affairs, 4 Nov. 2024
The lockout would severely hamper operations at West Coast ports including Vancouver and Prince Rupert, stoking the flame already started by the current indefinite strike at two container terminals at the Port of Montreal.
—Glenn Taylor, Sourcing Journal, 4 Nov. 2024
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Brendan Ahern, Forbes, 21 Nov. 2024
Though he has not been ruled out, he was hit with an indefinite designation regarding his neck injury.
—Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 5 Nov. 2024
There is, however, an alternative strategy to both indefinite war and Kyiv’s defeat.
—Richard Haass, Foreign Affairs, 4 Nov. 2024
The lockout would severely hamper operations at West Coast ports including Vancouver and Prince Rupert, stoking the flame already started by the current indefinite strike at two container terminals at the Port of Montreal.
—Glenn Taylor, Sourcing Journal, 4 Nov. 2024
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“Indefinite.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/indefinite. Accessed 28 Nov. 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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