Antonyms for indefinite

Grammar : Adj

Spell : in-def-uh-nit

Phonetic Transcription : ɪnˈdɛf ə nɪt

Definition of indefinite

Origin : early 15c. (implied in indefinitely), from Latin indefinitus, from in- "not, opposite of, without" (see in- (1)) + definitus, past participle of definire (see define).

adj ambiguous, vague

Example sentences :

She was beginning to inspire him with an indefinite uneasiness.
Extract from : « The Secret Agent » by Joseph Conrad

After an indefinite pause, she asked, "Shall you be going to St. Johnswort?"
Extract from : « Questionable Shapes » by William Dean Howells

I attempted to pacify her by an indefinite reply to her inquiries, but in vain.
Extract from : « Theresa Marchmont » by Mrs Charles Gore

The Grand Plan was ambitious, indefinite, but they could not give it up.
Extract from : « Four Girls and a Compact » by Annie Hamilton Donnell

It put a name to that gnawing, indefinite feeling she had been too intent to own.
Extract from : « The Innocent Adventuress » by Mary Hastings Bradley

Our pilgrimage was, apparently, ended—it had become an indefinite stay.
Extract from : « Kent Knowles: Quahaug » by Joseph C. Lincoln

The asteroid was too tiny to give him indefinite concealment.
Extract from : « The Planetoid of Peril » by Paul Ernst

The rags that clothed his body were confusing and indefinite.
Extract from : « Ireland as It Is » by Robert John Buckley (AKA R.J.B.)

And the mate, tormented by indefinite alarms and forebodings, regretted it.
Extract from : « Chance » by Joseph Conrad

The current conception of progress is shifting and indefinite.
Extract from : « Essays: Scientific, Political, & Speculative, Vol. I » by Herbert Spencer

Synonyms for indefinite

Based on : Thesaurus.com - Gutenberg.org - Dictionary.com - Random House Unabridged Dictionary, © Random House, Inc. 2019