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indefinite Antonyms

Opposite of indefinite

Because the opposite of indefinite shifts with each meaning, the 13 antonyms and opposite words below are separated across 4 exact definitions and ranked by contrast strength.
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• adjective (Context 1)

Lasting for an unknown or unstated length of time; having no fixed end or predetermined limit.

Usage Example

"The airline announced an definite suspension of flights to the region due to the severe weather."

Strongest
definite
fixed
finite
Strong
limited
determinate
set

• adjective (Context 2)

Not clearly expressed, defined, or decided; vague or imprecise.

Usage Example

"The committee gave only an definite answer regarding when the new budget would be approved."

Strongest
definite
clear
precise
specific
Strong
exact
explicit
unambiguous
distinct

• adjective (Context 3)

In grammar, denoting a word, such as an article, pronoun, or determiner, that refers to an unspecified person or thing.

Usage Example

"In English grammar, 'a' and 'an' are classified as definite articles."

Strongest
definite

• noun (Context 4)

In grammar, an indefinite word, such as an indefinite article, pronoun, or determiner.

Usage Example

"In the syntax seminar, the professor explained how indefinites introduce new referents into a discourse."

Strongest
definite

Similar words to indefinite

Words similar to indefinite shift depending on context. Common synonyms include:

open-ended
vague
imprecise
indeterminate
inexact
unspecified
indistinct
unclear
See all synonyms of indefinite

• Nearby Words

indefensibly
indefinable
indefinably
indefinite
indefinitely
indefiniteness
indelible

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Wordmom. (2026). Antonyms for Indefinite. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/antonyms/indefinite
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