undetermined

adjective

un·​de·​ter·​mined ˌən-di-ˈtər-mənd 

-dē-

: not definitely or authoritatively decided, settled, or identified : not determined

an undetermined boundary

an undetermined species

at an as yet undetermined time

an undetermined number of people

Synonyms

• blear
• bleary
• blurry
• dim
• faint
• foggy
• fuzzy
• gauzy
• hazy
• indefinite
• indistinct
• indistinguishable
• misty
• murky
• nebulous
• obscure
• opaque
• pale
• shadowy
• unclear
• undefined
• vague

Examples of undetermined in a Sentence

an undetermined form seen only from a distance

the fate of the prisoners is still undetermined

Recent Examples on the Web

Netanyahu Postpones Gaza Ceasefire Deal Over Hamas 'Last Minute Crisis' 1 As Israel and Hamas are finalizing the details of a temporary ceasefire, the long-term fate of Gaza remains undetermined. —Nir Arielli, Newsweek, 16 Jan. 2025

The causes of the recent major fires burning in the Los Angeles area remain undetermined. —NBC News, 15 Jan. 2025

Shane and Lee died from gunshot wounds to the head; Shane died by suicide, and Lee’s manner of death remains undetermined, per the medical examiner. —Samira Asma-Sadeque, People.com, 14 Jan. 2025

This time, the thieves were able to open the ATM and flee with an undetermined amount of cash before police could respond, authorities said. —Harry Harris, The Mercury News, 27 Dec. 2024

Word History

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined above