indefinite

期限のない、無期限の

いつ終わるか決まっていない、または分からない様子。

やさしい英語で： 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.

類義語： open-ended, unlimited

反対語： fixed

よく使う表現： indefinite period, indefinite leave

曖昧な、不明確な

十分にはっきりしておらず、正確に理解しにくい様子。

やさしい英語で： 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.

類義語： vague, unclear, imprecise

反対語： clear, precise

よく使う表現： indefinite answer, indefinite outline

決めかねている

何を選ぶか、どう決めるか、まだ迷っている様子。

やさしい英語で： 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.

使い方： indefinite about something (He remained indefinite about his next step.)

類義語： undecided, uncertain

反対語： decided, certain

よく使う表現： indefinite about something, remain indefinite