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
However, the theories have continued even during the boy band’s indefinite hiatus.
—
Carly Thomas, The Hollywood Reporter, 9 Apr. 2024
The group released five albums before announcing their indefinite hiatus in January 2022.
—Lisa Raphael, EW.com, 21 Mar. 2024
Beyond a pledge to maintain indefinite military control over Gaza and eventually turn over administrative duties to Palestinians, Netanyahu’s postwar strategy remains murky, leaving a vacuum, political analysts say, that the religious right is eager to fill.
—Kate Linthicum, Los Angeles Times, 13 Mar. 2024
Last month, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu released a postwar plan that envisioned indefinite Israeli military control over the enclave.
—Loveday Morris, Washington Post, 5 Mar. 2024
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu of Israel released on Friday his most detailed proposal yet for a postwar Gaza, pledging to retain indefinite military control over the enclave, while ceding the administration of civilian life to Gazans without links to Hamas.
—Thomas Fuller, New York Times, 23 Feb. 2024
Three other Giants players bet on baseball months earlier, and received indefinite suspensions.
—Steve Henson, Los Angeles Times, 3 Apr. 2024
Just days ago, the head coach praised Green’s ability to balance his competitive fire with composure; Wednesday was his first ejection since returning from his indefinite suspension.
—Danny Emerman, The Mercury News, 27 Mar. 2024
It's essentially shut down the nation's busiest port for cars and light trucks and the ninth-busiest port overall for an indefinite period.
—Taylor Wilson, USA TODAY, 27 Mar. 2024
Carly Thomas, The Hollywood Reporter, 9 Apr. 2024
The group released five albums before announcing their indefinite hiatus in January 2022.
—Lisa Raphael, EW.com, 21 Mar. 2024
Beyond a pledge to maintain indefinite military control over Gaza and eventually turn over administrative duties to Palestinians, Netanyahu’s postwar strategy remains murky, leaving a vacuum, political analysts say, that the religious right is eager to fill.
—Kate Linthicum, Los Angeles Times, 13 Mar. 2024
Last month, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu released a postwar plan that envisioned indefinite Israeli military control over the enclave.
—Loveday Morris, Washington Post, 5 Mar. 2024
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu of Israel released on Friday his most detailed proposal yet for a postwar Gaza, pledging to retain indefinite military control over the enclave, while ceding the administration of civilian life to Gazans without links to Hamas.
—Thomas Fuller, New York Times, 23 Feb. 2024
Three other Giants players bet on baseball months earlier, and received indefinite suspensions.
—Steve Henson, Los Angeles Times, 3 Apr. 2024
Just days ago, the head coach praised Green’s ability to balance his competitive fire with composure; Wednesday was his first ejection since returning from his indefinite suspension.
—Danny Emerman, The Mercury News, 27 Mar. 2024
It's essentially shut down the nation's busiest port for cars and light trucks and the ninth-busiest port overall for an indefinite period.
—Taylor Wilson, USA TODAY, 27 Mar. 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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