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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Yes, the Lakers are beginning this tournament seriously hampered by the indefinite absences of Luka Doncic and Austin Reaves.
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Los Angeles Times, 19 Apr. 2026
While the show aired its fourth season in November 2025, production on a fifth season is on an indefinite pause.
—Sandra Barrera, Oc Register, 17 Apr. 2026
When Ebert’s widow Chaz Ebert announced last year that Ebertfest was on indefinite hiatus and might not return, Horowitz and his law firm Century Law Firm stepped up as one of several community sponsors who sought to help Ebertfest return.
—Brian Welk, IndieWire, 16 Apr. 2026
Planet then imposed a 14 day hold on all imagery out of the region before switching to an indefinite moratorium.
—Geoff Brumfiel, NPR, 10 Apr. 2026
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Los Angeles Times, 19 Apr. 2026
While the show aired its fourth season in November 2025, production on a fifth season is on an indefinite pause.
—Sandra Barrera, Oc Register, 17 Apr. 2026
When Ebert’s widow Chaz Ebert announced last year that Ebertfest was on indefinite hiatus and might not return, Horowitz and his law firm Century Law Firm stepped up as one of several community sponsors who sought to help Ebertfest return.
—Brian Welk, IndieWire, 16 Apr. 2026
Planet then imposed a 14 day hold on all imagery out of the region before switching to an indefinite moratorium.
—Geoff Brumfiel, NPR, 10 Apr. 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 23 Apr. 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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