Synonyms of indeterminate

indeterminate

adjective

as in indefinite

formal not able to be stated or described in an exact way

a man of indeterminate age

an indeterminate number of people

Related Words

• indefinite
• approximate
• undetermined
• undefined
• vague
• indistinct
• indefinable
• erroneous
• incorrect
• imprecise
• general
• unsettled
• approximative
• inaccurate
• uncertain
• inexact
• mushy
• faulty
• flawed
• questionable
• mistaken
• wrong
• misleading
• loose
• false
• specious
• squishy
• distorted
• ballpark
• inconclusive
• dubious
• doubtful
• fallacious
• off
• indecisive
• debatable
• disputable
• unsupported
• unconfirmed
• unsubstantiated
• invalidated

Dissimilar Words

• definite
• determinate
• certain
• defined
• positive
• decisive
• definable
• sure
• correct
• clear-cut
• valid
• true
• incontestable
• unquestionable
• indubitable
• right
• sound
• undeniable
• factual
• absolute
• indisputable
• irrefutable
• incontrovertible
• confirmed
• unqualified
• determined
• accurate
• exact
• precise
• supported
• established
• errorless
• dead
• validated
• substantiated
• dead-on
• corroborated
• veracious
• ultraprecise

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of indeterminate

If convicted, Gonzalez Cruz could face up to life in prison on the two assault charges, which are indeterminate sentences that carry a minimum of seven years incarceration before parole eligibility, Chang said. — Caelyn Pender, Mercury News, 13 July 2026

Despite his occasional success without Nabers, not having the star WR for an indeterminate amount of time doesn’t help. — Jake Ciely, New York Times, 8 July 2026

Eddie Belen pleaded guilty to robbery and was sentenced to 40 years, with 20 years fixed, while Brittany Marcum was found guilty of robbery by a jury and sentenced to 20 years indeterminate. — Rachel Roberts, Idaho Statesman, 26 June 2026

Determinate Tomatoes Determinate tomatoes are bushier and more compact than indeterminate tomatoes, growing to be about 3 to 4 feet tall. — Madeline Buiano, Martha Stewart, 22 June 2026