undefined
adjective
un·de·fined
ˌən-di-ˈfīnd 
: not defined: such as
a
: not clearly or precisely shown, described, or limited
undefined rules
undefined powers
a vague, undefined feeling of dread
… the true outlines of Clinton's foreign policy remain undefined.—
William Greider
William Greider
b
: not provided with a definition
an undefined dictionary entry
Examples of undefined in a Sentence
plagued by undefined worries that kept her awake at night
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The aspirational numbers are dazzling but many details are undefined, with much left to be decided down the road in a world fraught with geopolitical and economic impediments.
—David Blackmon, Forbes.com, 18 May 2025
Its purpose is no longer unclear or undefined; the industry recognizes it as a solid platform for experienced directors whose films do well in theaters.
—Elsa Keslassy, Variety, 17 May 2025
Smotrich's comments come just a day after Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's government approved a plan to take over Gaza and hold it for an undefined period on Monday.
—Anders Hagstrom, FOXNews.com, 6 May 2025
The Trump administration tabled a draft peace accord, but the terms — including U.S. recognition of Crimea as Russian territory, a freeze of the front lines and undefined security guarantees for Ukraine — have managed to do nothing but upset everyone.
—Daniel Depetris, Chicago Tribune, 29 Apr. 2025
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David Blackmon, Forbes.com, 18 May 2025
Its purpose is no longer unclear or undefined; the industry recognizes it as a solid platform for experienced directors whose films do well in theaters.
—Elsa Keslassy, Variety, 17 May 2025
Smotrich's comments come just a day after Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's government approved a plan to take over Gaza and hold it for an undefined period on Monday.
—Anders Hagstrom, FOXNews.com, 6 May 2025
The Trump administration tabled a draft peace accord, but the terms — including U.S. recognition of Crimea as Russian territory, a freeze of the front lines and undefined security guarantees for Ukraine — have managed to do nothing but upset everyone.
—Daniel Depetris, Chicago Tribune, 29 Apr. 2025
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“Undefined.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/undefined. Accessed 10 Jun. 2025.
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