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indefinite Synonyms

Another word for indefinite

Choosing another word for indefinite depends on context, so the 15 synonyms and similar words below are separated across 2 exact definitions and ranked by match 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 open-ended suspension of flights to the region due to the severe weather."

Strongest
open-ended
indeterminate
Strong
unspecified
unlimited
unbounded
uncertain

• adjective (Context 2)

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

Usage Example

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

Strongest
vague
imprecise
inexact
Strong
indistinct
unclear
nebulous
ill-defined
ambiguous
obscure

Opposites of indefinite

The opposite of indefinite shifts depending on context. Common opposites include:

definite
clear
fixed
precise
finite
specific
exact
limited
See all opposites of indefinite

• Nearby Words

indefensibly
indefinable
indefinably
indefinite
indefinitely
indefiniteness
indelible

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