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

He's been practicing with the team, with his status in limbo as part of the group asking the courts for one more year of eligibility. — CBS News, 28 Oct. 2026

Mecklenburg District Attorney Spencer Merriweather’s office previously indicated Brown’s state cause would remain in limbo while his federal case plays out. — Julia Coin, Charlotte Observer, 27 Oct. 2026

Many prospective citizens are now unable to participate in the midterm elections, as the lack of an approval even after completing all the steps to be naturalized has put their lives in limbo. — Alec Dent, Washington Post, 23 Oct. 2026

Some proposals are in limbo, others have been abandoned, and a few downtown are underway or have been completed. — Zachary Hansen, AJC.com, 19 Oct. 2026