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
Examples of undetermined in a Sentence
an undetermined form seen only from a distance
the fate of the prisoners is still undetermined
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The sheriff’s office said her cause and manner of death are undetermined, and no suspects have been arrested as of mid-June.
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Saleen Martin, USA Today, 12 June 2026
But how much cities will be reimbursed is still undetermined, meaning taxpayers could be on the hook for millions of dollars.
—Brian New, CBS News, 10 June 2026
The heaviest damage was concentrated in the front porch area of the house, and investigators have identified several possible factors that may have contributed to the accidental fire, but the cause remains undetermined at this time, Lo said.
—Mary Divine, Twin Cities, 9 June 2026
He’ll also be expected to pay a $5,000 fine, which will go to Priddy’s family, along with an undetermined amount of restitution.
—Alex Brizee, Idaho Statesman, 9 June 2026
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Saleen Martin, USA Today, 12 June 2026
But how much cities will be reimbursed is still undetermined, meaning taxpayers could be on the hook for millions of dollars.
—Brian New, CBS News, 10 June 2026
The heaviest damage was concentrated in the front porch area of the house, and investigators have identified several possible factors that may have contributed to the accidental fire, but the cause remains undetermined at this time, Lo said.
—Mary Divine, Twin Cities, 9 June 2026
He’ll also be expected to pay a $5,000 fine, which will go to Priddy’s family, along with an undetermined amount of restitution.
—Alex Brizee, Idaho Statesman, 9 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for undetermined
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“Undetermined.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/undetermined. Accessed 17 Jun. 2026.
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