indefinite
adjective
in·def·i·nite
(ˌ)in-ˈde-fə-nət 
-ˈdef-nət
: not definite: such as
a
: not precise : vague
an indefinite answer
b
: having no exact limits
an indefinite period of time
put on indefinite hold
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
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 season was initially set to film in fall 2025 but was put on an indefinite delay.
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Joe Otterson, Variety, 19 May 2026
Peak, however, cautioned against viewing technology as an indefinite substitute for a physical police presence on the east side.
—Walker Armstrong, San Diego Union-Tribune, 18 May 2026
Sorsby, who reportedly landed a $5 million NIL deal to join Texas Tech as a transfer from Cincinnati earlier this year, went on an indefinite medical leave last month to participate in a residential treatment program for a gambling addiction.
—Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 18 May 2026
For a complete list of all permanent, indefinite and long-term exhibitions, please consult individual museum websites.
—Washington Post Staff, Washington Post, 15 May 2026
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Joe Otterson, Variety, 19 May 2026
Peak, however, cautioned against viewing technology as an indefinite substitute for a physical police presence on the east side.
—Walker Armstrong, San Diego Union-Tribune, 18 May 2026
Sorsby, who reportedly landed a $5 million NIL deal to join Texas Tech as a transfer from Cincinnati earlier this year, went on an indefinite medical leave last month to participate in a residential treatment program for a gambling addiction.
—Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 18 May 2026
For a complete list of all permanent, indefinite and long-term exhibitions, please consult individual museum websites.
—Washington Post Staff, Washington Post, 15 May 2026
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 27 May. 2026.
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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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