Antonyms for Indefinite
ɪnˈdɛf ə nɪtin·def·i·nite

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1. indefinite

   Equivocal (Latin equus, equal, and vox, voice, word) denotes that which may equally well be understood in either of two or more ways. Ambiguous (Latin ambi, around, and ago, drive, lead) signifies lacking in distinctness or certainty, obscure or doubtful through indefiniteness of expression. Ambiguous is applied only to spoken or written statements; equivocal has other applications. A statement is ambiguous when it leaves the mind of the reader or hearer to fluctuate between two meanings, which would fit the language equally well; it is equivocal when it would naturally be understood in one way, but is capable of a different interpretation; an equivocal expression is, as a rule, intentionally deceptive, while an ambiguous utterance may be simply the result of a want either of clear thought or of adequate expression. That which is enigmatical must be guessed like a riddle; a statement may be purposely made enigmatical in order to provoke thought and study. That is doubtful which is fairly open to doubt; that is dubious which has become the subject of doubts so grave as scarcely to fall short of condemnation; as, a dubious reputation. Questionable may be used nearly in the sense either of dubious or of doubtful; a questionable statement is one that must be proved before it can be accepted. To say that one's honesty is questionable is a mild way of saying that in the opinion of the speaker he is likely to prove dishonest. Equivocal is sometimes, tho more rarely, used in this sense. A suspicious character gives manifest reason to be suspected; a suspicious temper is inclined to suspect the motives and intentions of others, with or without reason. Compare CLEAR.

   Antonyms:
   certain, clear, distinct, evident, indisputable, indubitable, lucid, manifest, obvious, perspicuous, plain, unambiguous, unequivocal, unquestionable, unquestioned

   Synonyms:
   ambiguous, doubtful, dubious, enigmatic, enigmatical, equivocal, indeterminate, indistinct, obscure, perplexing, questionable, suspicious, uncertain

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1. indefiniteadjective

   vague or not clearly defined or stated

   "must you be so indefinite?"; "amorphous blots of color having vague and indefinite edges"; "he would not answer so indefinite a proposal"

   Antonyms:
   certain(a), decided, decisive, distinct, certain(p), definite

2. indefiniteadjective

   not decided or not known

   "were indefinite about their plans"; "plans are indefinite"

   Antonyms:
   certain(p), certain(a), decisive, decided, definite, distinct

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1. indefiniteadjective

   Synonyms:
   vague, indeterminate, equivocal, ambiguous, inexplicit, inexact

How to use Indefinite in a sentence?

1. Donald Trump:

   America does not seek an indefinite presence in Syria, as other nations step up their contributions we look forward to the day we can bring our warriors home.

2. Gilson Pelicioni:

   It is now for an indefinite period.

3. Matthew Kennedy:

   The SEC and DOJ are not known for moving fast or trying to speed things along to help the SPAC, in some cases, indefinite delays can increase the likelihood that the deal is essentially terminated.

4. Mesias Tatamuez:

   We want... the government to respect the constitution, what we're asking for is to forget these constitutional amendments (to allow indefinite re-election) and a referendum on this issue and the country we want.

5. Steve Vladeck:

   The number of asylum seekers who will remain in potentially indefinite detention pending disposition of their cases will be almost entirely a question of DHS's detention capacity, and not whether the individual circumstances of individual cases warrant release or detention.

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