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.
Recent Examples on the Web
Initially intended to be a three-day strike, the workers’ protest against working conditions and pay disparities has turned into an indefinite strike.
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Boone Ashworth, WIRED, 13 July 2024
The Galaxy have also agreed to conduct a full investigation of the incident and violators will be subject to further penalties, indefinite bans and all appropriate legal action.
—Kevin Baxter, Los Angeles Times, 13 July 2024
Meanwhile, unionized workers in South Korea declared an indefinite strike to pressure Samsung to accept their calls for higher pays and other benefits.
—Marco Quiroz-Gutierrez, Fortune, 10 July 2024
Franco, who turned 23 in March, has not played in an MLB game since Aug. 12, first going on the league’s restricted list before being moved that month to an indefinite administrative leave.
—Peter Sblendorio, New York Daily News, 10 July 2024
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Boone Ashworth, WIRED, 13 July 2024
The Galaxy have also agreed to conduct a full investigation of the incident and violators will be subject to further penalties, indefinite bans and all appropriate legal action.
—Kevin Baxter, Los Angeles Times, 13 July 2024
Meanwhile, unionized workers in South Korea declared an indefinite strike to pressure Samsung to accept their calls for higher pays and other benefits.
—Marco Quiroz-Gutierrez, Fortune, 10 July 2024
Franco, who turned 23 in March, has not played in an MLB game since Aug. 12, first going on the league’s restricted list before being moved that month to an indefinite administrative leave.
—Peter Sblendorio, New York Daily News, 10 July 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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