indefinite

• Прилагательное, описывающее что-то, что не имеет чёткого определения, не установлено или не ограничено.

An adjective describing something that is not clearly defined, determined, or limited.

1. Vague or not clearly definedB2formal

   Not clearly expressed, described, or limited; lacking exactness.

   Неопределённый

   • The instructions were too indefinite to follow.
   • She gave an indefinite answer to the question.
   • His plans for the weekend are still indefinite.

   Synonymsambiguousblurredfuzzyhazyill-definedimpreciseinexactobscureunclearvague

   Antonymscertaincleardefiniteexactexplicitprecisespecific

2. Not decided or not knownB2formal

   Having no fixed end, limit, or outcome; uncertain or undetermined.

   Неопределённый

   • The date of the event remains indefinite.
   • She was sentenced to an indefinite period of detention.
   • The outcome of the negotiations is indefinite.

   Synonymsindeterminateuncertainunclearundefinedundeterminedunknownunresolvedunsettledunspecifiedvague

   Antonymscertaindefinitedeterminedfixedsettled

3. Grammar: not specificC1formal

   Referring to a word or phrase that does not specify a particular person, thing, or amount.

   Неопределённый

   • The indefinite article 'a' is used before consonant sounds.
   • 'Anyone' is an indefinite pronoun.
   • Indefinite adjectives like 'some' and 'many' are common.

   Synonymsgeneralindeterminatenonspecificunspecified