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indefinitely Antonyms

Opposite of indefinitely

Because the opposite of indefinitely shifts with each meaning, the 8 antonyms and opposite words below are separated across 2 exact definitions and ranked by contrast strength.
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• adverb (Context 1)

For an unlimited or unspecified period of time; without a fixed end date.

Usage Example

"The construction project has been postponed temporarily due to budget constraints."

Strong
temporarily
briefly
momentarily

• adverb (Context 2)

In a vague, imprecise, or indistinct manner; without clear boundaries or exactness.

Usage Example

"The terms of the agreement were phrased so definitely that both parties interpreted them differently."

Strongest
definitely
precisely
Strong
explicitly
specifically
clearly

Similar words to indefinitely

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

vaguely
imprecisely
endlessly
indistinctly
loosely
continually
perpetually
ambiguously
See all synonyms of indefinitely

• Nearby Words

indefinable
indefinably
indefinite
indefinitely
indefiniteness
indelible
indelibly

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