indefinite

adjective

(ˌ)in-ˈde-fə-nət How to pronounce indefinite (audio)
Definition of indefinitenext
1
as in infinite
being or seeming to be without limits the indefinite vastness of the frozen tundra

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2
as in vague
not expressed in precise terms an indefinite longing for something new and exciting in her life

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3
as in faint
not seen or understood clearly through the dense fog we could just barely discern the indefinite form of another boat

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Recent Examples of indefinite Evidence indicates that many patients who discontinue GLP-1 drugs regain much of the lost weight, creating strong incentives for long-term if not indefinite treatment. — Max Moser, STAT, 9 July 2026 This approach recognizes that an indefinite flow of free outside services can weaken the same local economy that recovery is supposed to restore. — Monica Sanders, Forbes.com, 7 July 2026 There is disagreement between the supervisors over whether the resolution was indefinite or just for this last month. — Jazmin Alvarado, Los Angeles Times, 1 July 2026 By early January, doctors mandated Krzyzewski take an indefinite leave from coaching. — Brendan Marks, New York Times, 26 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for indefinite
Recent Examples of Synonyms for indefinite
  1. infinite
  2. vague
  3. faint
  4. endless
  5. unclear
  6. ambiguous
Adjective
  • The price of a cure not yet invented is effectively infinite.
    — Craig Garthwaite, Fortune, 24 July 2026
  • Its basic proposition was logical to me – that God is divine intelligence, the wholly good, infinite Spirit that creates man spiritually in His likeness.
    — Suzanne Riedel, Christian Science Monitor, 22 July 2026
Definition of infinite
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  • Perhaps in an attempt to recognize the regulatory environment, the letter is notably careful and slightly vague in its language.
    — Beatrice Nolan, Fortune, 29 July 2026
  • Second, rather than vague commitments to pacing, double down on safety and security investments.
    — Christian Catalini, Forbes.com, 29 July 2026
Definition of vague
Adjective
  • By adding together the images taken on a single spot, fainter objects become visible.
    — Phil Plait, Scientific American, 24 July 2026
  • The beautiful double star Albireo — one bright yellow and the other a fainter blue — sits at the beak of Cygnus, the Swan.
    — Jamie Carter, Space.com, 24 July 2026
Definition of faint
Adjective
  • The healthiest version of the creator economy shouldn’t leave people in endless one-way communication.
    — Belonging Forum, Forbes.com, 22 July 2026
  • There was just an endless stream of popular people and brands blasting popular things into your eyeballs and eardrums.
    — Henry Bushnell, New York Times, 21 July 2026
Definition of endless
Adjective
  • Two sources familiar with the matter told CNN over the weekend the uranium enrichment provision includes stipulations imposed by the US, but details of potential limitations are unclear.
    — Arpita Dasika, CNN Money, 22 July 2026
  • Whether Villa only wanted to loan Garnacho anyway is unclear, but there’s an obvious motive for not signing him permanently.
    — Chris Weatherspoon, New York Times, 22 July 2026
Definition of unclear
Adjective
  • High performers are the ones most often asked to manage difficult clients, resolve cross-functional conflict, make judgment calls and handle ambiguous challenges.
    — Kim Meninger, Forbes.com, 29 July 2026
  • This definition of midlife also has ambiguous boundaries, which Lachman readily admits.
    — Julie Beck, The Atlantic, 25 July 2026
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