undetermined

adjective

ˌən-di-ˈtər-mənd How to pronounce undetermined (audio)
Definition of undeterminednext
1
as in vague
not seen or understood clearly an undetermined form seen only from a distance

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2
as in pending
not yet settled or decided the fate of the prisoners is still undetermined

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Recent Examples of undetermined The Los Angeles County Medical Examiner’s Office later confirmed that an autopsy had been completed, but the cause of death remained undetermined pending further testing. — Melissa Rudy, FOXNews.com, 22 Sep. 2026 The state’s autopsy was performed July 7, and a separate, out-of-state autopsy requested by Wells’ family — which described his manner of death as undetermined pending further investigation — was performed July 10. — Alisha Ebrahimji, CNN Money, 22 Sep. 2026 Investigators also reopened the investigation into Bill’s death, changing its classification from natural to undetermined. — Christina Coulter, PEOPLE, 22 Sep. 2026 As Zipline and its competitors expand their physical networks, the regulatory framework for large-scale drone operations is still largely undetermined. — Glenn Taylor, Footwear News, 18 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for undetermined
Recent Examples of Synonyms for undetermined
  1. vague
  2. pending
  3. faint
  4. unsettled
  5. unclear
  6. unresolved
  7. debatable
  8. undecided
Adjective
  • Stipe added some vague details about the album’s politics (or lack thereof) as well.
    — Alex Suskind, Pitchfork, 13 Oct. 2026
  • After months of last-minute cancellations and vague statements about Mike Love‘s health, the Beach Boys returned to the stage Saturday night at Cincinnati’s PNC Pavilion for their first public show since July.
    — Andy Greene, Rolling Stone, 11 Oct. 2026
Definition of vague
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  • Dozens of lawsuits remain pending, including claims related to the handling of mass pro-immigration protests since last year, probably putting taxpayers on the hook for more large payouts in the future.
    — Sean Greene, Los Angeles Times, 9 Oct. 2026
  • Those tax charges, involving Rivera’s 2017 and 2018 returns, remain pending.
    — Antonio María Delgado, Miami Herald, 2 Oct. 2026
Definition of pending
Adjective
  • While the planets in our solar system are still visible, sky glow obscures more distant objects, such as fainter stars.
    — Chris McMullen, Space.com, 16 Oct. 2026
  • Pulse, the faintest signal tested, produced 50 to 100 millivolts.
    — New Atlas, New Atlas, 15 Oct. 2026
Definition of faint
Adjective
  • Though their eligibility battles remain unsettled, both players took part in Thursday’s 45-minute open practice at Allen Fieldhouse as full-fledged members of KU’s 2026-27 team.
    — Gary Bedore, Kansas City Star, 9 Oct. 2026
  • The unsettled part is what that answer still permits anyone to ask.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 9 Oct. 2026
Definition of unsettled
Adjective
  • For Modi, the protests pose a challenge midway through his third term, though their political impact remains unclear.
    — Sheikh Saaliq, Los Angeles Times, 11 Oct. 2026
  • Their capabilities and operational maturity, however, remain unclear.
    — Bojan Stojkovski, Interesting Engineering, 10 Oct. 2026
Definition of unclear
Adjective
  • The allegations remain contested, with questions about attribution and the involvement of third-party intermediaries unresolved.
    — Maria Mocerino, Interesting Engineering, 10 Oct. 2026
  • Though the investigation prompted city action — including an independent cultural assessment of the Fire Department — Grant said the central question remains unresolved.
    — Kansas City Star, Kansas City Star, 9 Oct. 2026
Definition of unresolved
Adjective
  • Whether a 7-inch display is really the ideal way to watch TV is debatable, but for recipes, video calls and background entertainment, the format makes sense.
    — New Atlas, New Atlas, 14 Oct. 2026
  • While the advantages of retinoids like retinol—firmer, clearer, and brighter skin—are essentially fact at this point, what constitutes the best retinoid is a bit more debatable.
    — Deanna Pai, Vogue, 7 Oct. 2026
Definition of debatable
Adjective
  • With a rise in anti-trans rhetoric from the White House, some Democrats are using similar messaging in an attempt to secure undecided voters.
    — Dorian Rhea Debussy, The Conversation, 12 Oct. 2026
  • Though many unaffiliated voters have made up their minds, those who remain undecided will begin making decisions soon, as mail ballots go out and early voting begins in some states.
    — Justine McDaniel, Los Angeles Times, 11 Oct. 2026
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“Undetermined.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/undetermined. Accessed 18 Oct. 2026.

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