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
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plagued by undefined worries that kept her awake at night
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The first phase leaves Hamas armed and operational, doesn’t guarantee disarmament or leadership exile, and Gaza’s post-war governance remains undefined.
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Tal Shalev, CNN Money, 11 Oct. 2025
This year, Wisconsin (2-3) is struggling, while Iowa (3-2) remains undefined.
—Scott Dochterman, New York Times, 10 Oct. 2025
Prosecutors say in court papers that Hoffman was fully aware he was prohibited from funneling hundreds of thousands of dollars in undefined, but did so anyway.
—Chris Ramirez, jsonline.com, 25 Sep. 2025
But with many terms still undefined, small business owners must be nimble—leveraging digital tools, planning for financial flexibility, and preparing for multiple scenarios to stay ahead.
—Eric Youngstrom, Forbes.com, 8 Sep. 2025
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“Undefined.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/undefined. Accessed 24 Oct. 2025.
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