in limbo

phrase

1

: in a forgotten or ignored place, state, or situation

orphaned children left in limbo in foster homes and institutions

2

: in an uncertain or undecided state or condition

After graduating from college, he was in limbo for a while, trying to decide what to do next.

Examples of in limbo in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

But the process is not seamless, and the sudden loss of authorizations often leaves the once lawful immigrant in limbo. — David Lyons, Sun Sentinel, 9 Aug. 2026

Facing lawsuits from the states, the Writers Guild of America and Paramount shareholders looking to stop the deal, Paramount’s bid to acquire the legacy studio is in limbo. — Winston Cho, HollywoodReporter, 4 Aug. 2026

While just around 3,000 of the 150,000 or so tests have been invalidated, all students – including those who, like Velázquez, are not suspected of cheating – have been left in limbo pending the result of UNAM’s investigation into the matter. — Mauricio Torres, CNN Money, 2 Aug. 2026

The thriller finds Taylor-Joy’s title character in limbo after a heist gone wrong and also stars Timothy Olyphant, Annette Bening, Aunjanue Ellis-Taylor and Clifton Collins Jr. — Brenton Blanchet, PEOPLE, 30 July 2026