indefinite

unbefristet

Für eine Zeit andauernd, deren Ende unbekannt oder nicht festgelegt ist.

In einfachem Englisch: Continuing for a length of time that has no known or fixed end.

• The shop is closed for an indefinite period.
• She has taken indefinite leave from work.
• The strike caused an indefinite delay.

Synonyme: open-ended, unlimited

Gegenteile: fixed

Häufige Wendungen: indefinite period, indefinite leave

vage, unbestimmt

Nicht klar oder genau genug, um es richtig zu verstehen.

In einfachem Englisch: Not clear or exact enough to understand properly.

• He gave an indefinite answer.
• The distant hills had an indefinite outline.
• Her description was too indefinite to identify the man.

Synonyme: vague, unclear, imprecise

Gegenteile: clear, precise

Häufige Wendungen: indefinite answer, indefinite outline

unentschlossen

Noch nicht sicher, was man wählen oder entscheiden soll.

In einfachem Englisch: Not yet sure what to choose or decide.

• She remained indefinite about her plans.
• He was indefinite about which course to take.
• I am still indefinite about moving abroad.

So benutzt man es: indefinite about something (He remained indefinite about his next step.)

Synonyme: undecided, uncertain

Gegenteile: decided, certain

Häufige Wendungen: indefinite about something, remain indefinite