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Definitions

indefinite

[in-def-uh-nit] / ɪnˈdɛf ə nɪt /
ADJECTIVE
ambiguous, vague
Synonyms
STRONGEST
infinite undefined undetermined unlimited
WEAK
broad confused doubtful dubious equivocal evasive general ill-defined imprecise indeterminable indeterminate indistinct inexact inexhaustible innumerable intangible loose obscure shadowy uncertain unclear undependable unfixed unknown unsettled unspecific unsure wide
Antonyms
STRONGEST
bounded definite finite limited
WEAK
certain distinct sure

Example Sentences

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Embassy, and the consular officer told him his visa application was on indefinite hold.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 25, 2026

“Ear Biscuits,” a conversational show starring childhood friends Rhett McLaughlin and Link Neal, made it to nearly nine years before going on its second indefinite hiatus in December.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 23, 2026

The boy band was formed on TV talent contest, The X Factor, back in 2010, before they went on an indefinite hiatus in 2016.

From BBC • Mar. 4, 2026

However, during the investigation, Doe said that she was placed on indefinite leave while Vichique Maya continued working.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 28, 2026

He would earn the right with a spectacular feat of research, but to his misfortune it would not, alas, be indefinite.

From "Big Science" by Michael Hiltzik

From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.