All indefinite synonyms
in·def·i·nite
I i adj indefinite
- undetermined — resolute; staunch: the determined defenders of the Alamo.
- infinite — immeasurably great: an infinite capacity for forgiveness.
- unlimited — not limited; unrestricted; unconfined: unlimited trade.
- undefined — without fixed limits; indefinite in form, extent, or application: undefined authority; undefined feelings of sadness.
- broad — Something that is broad is wide.
- confused — If you are confused, you do not know exactly what is happening or what to do.
- doubtful — of uncertain outcome or result.
- dubious — doubtful; marked by or occasioning doubt: a dubious reply.
- general — of or relating to all persons or things belonging to a group or category: a general meeting of the employees.
- ill-defined — badly or inadequately defined; vague: He confuses the reader with ill-defined terms and concepts.
- indeterminate — not determinate; not precisely fixed in extent; indefinite; uncertain.
- indistinct — not distinct; not clearly marked or defined: indistinct markings.
- inexact — not exact; not strictly precise or accurate.
- inexhaustible — not exhaustible; incapable of being depleted: an inexhaustible supply.
- innumerable — very numerous.
- intangible — not tangible; incapable of being perceived by the sense of touch, as incorporeal or immaterial things; impalpable.
- loose — free or released from fastening or attachment: a loose end.
- obscure — (of meaning) not clear or plain; ambiguous, vague, or uncertain: an obscure sentence in the contract.
- shadowy — resembling a shadow in faintness, slightness, etc.: shadowy outlines.
- uncertain — not definitely ascertainable or fixed, as in time of occurrence, number, dimensions, or quality.
- unclear — free from darkness, obscurity, or cloudiness; light: a clear day.
- undependable — capable of being depended on; worthy of trust; reliable: a dependable employee.
- unknown — not known; not within the range of one's knowledge, experience, or understanding; strange; unfamiliar.
- unsettled — not settled; not fixed or stable; without established order; unorganized; disorganized: an unsettled social order; still unsettled in their new home.
- unsure — not certain or confident: He arrived at the party unsure of his welcome.
- wide — having considerable or great extent from side to side; broad: a wide boulevard.
- imprecise — not precise; not exact; vague or ill-defined.
- indeterminable — not determinable; incapable of being ascertained.
- unfixed — to render no longer fixed; unfasten; detach; loosen; free.
- unspecific — having a special application, bearing, or reference; specifying, explicit, or definite: to state one's specific purpose.
adjective indefinite
- unspecified — to mention or name specifically or definitely; state in detail: He did not specify the amount needed.
- open-ended — not having fixed limits; unrestricted; broad: an open-ended discussion.
- ambiguous — If you describe something as ambiguous, you mean that it is unclear or confusing because it can be understood in more than one way.
- vague — not clearly or explicitly stated or expressed: vague promises.
- equivocal — Open to more than one interpretation; ambiguous.
- evasive — Tending to avoid commitment or self-revelation, esp. by responding only indirectly.
- hazy — characterized by the presence of haze; misty: hazy weather.
- wooly — consisting of wool: a woolly fleece.
- woolly — consisting of wool: a woolly fleece.
- blurred — to obscure or sully (something) by smearing or with a smeary substance: The windows were blurred with soot.
- undecided — not decided or determined.
- noncommittal — not committing oneself, or not involving committal, to a particular view, course, or the like: The senator gave us a noncommittal answer.