undetermined

adjective

un·​de·​ter·​mined ˌən-di-ˈtər-mənd 

-dē-

: not definitely or authoritatively decided, settled, or identified : not determined

an undetermined boundary

an undetermined species

at an as yet undetermined time

an undetermined number of people

Synonyms

• blear
• bleary
• blurry
• dim
• faint
• foggy
• fuzzy
• gauzy
• hazy
• indefinite
• indistinct
• indistinguishable
• misty
• murky
• nebulous
• obscure
• opaque
• pale
• shadowy
• unclear
• undefined
• vague

Examples of undetermined in a Sentence

an undetermined form seen only from a distance

the fate of the prisoners is still undetermined

Recent Examples on the Web

Concerns about wildlife The effects of the sonic booms on wildlife are still undetermined, Coastal Commission staff said in a recent report. —Salvador Hernandez, Los Angeles Times, 11 June 2024

Norberg’s family is asking for an undetermined amount in damages. —Jennifer Rodriguez, Kansas City Star, 3 June 2024

Therefore, goetta's mysterious origin story remains undetermined. —Haadiza Ogwude, The Courier-Journal, 26 Jan. 2024

Tylee's cause of death was undetermined due to how badly her remains were burned, the outlets reported. —Corin Cesaric, Peoplemag, 1 June 2024

Word History

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined above