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
  • Scarcity creates value, and in a world where content is infinite, trust becomes scarce.
    — Janita Pannu, Forbes.com, 17 July 2026
  • Those aged between 16 and 18 will also be subject to social media curfews, while the government also aims to stop addictive features such as auto-play and infinite scroll.
    — Max Goldbart, Deadline, 16 July 2026
Definition of infinite
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  • But the recall list was vague, not providing consumers with information on where the lettuce was sold or how consumers could avoid it.
    — Beth Mole, ArsTechnica, 23 July 2026
  • Recently, the Montgomery County, Maryland, school district made local headlines after officials required administrators to review student newspapers prior to publication and outright censor certain reports based on vague standards.
    — Annabelle Garland, The Atlantic, 23 July 2026
Definition of vague
Adjective
  • Instead of true invisibility, the drone dissolves into a faint, ghostly blur that blends into whatever is behind it.
    — New Atlas, New Atlas, 17 July 2026
  • Unfortunately, both showers peak this year beneath an almost full Buck Moon on July 30-31, which will wash out many fainter meteors.
    — Jamie Carter, Space.com, 17 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
  • Unfortunately, who qualifies for the Robinhood Platinum Card is a little ambiguous.
    — Ryley Amond, CNBC, 23 July 2026
  • Many leaders in the late 18th century already considered privateering a morally ambiguous practice, according to Michael Crawford, a former senior historian at the Naval History and Heritage Command.
    — Stephen Clark, ArsTechnica, 22 July 2026
Definition of ambiguous

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