Meaning
indefinite, vague
- not clearly defined, vague, indistinct
- unlimited in duration or extent
- (grammar) indefinite (e.g. article, pronoun)
In a sentence
Ho provato una sensazione indefinita di disagio durante la riunione.
I felt a vague feeling of unease during the meeting.
Il contratto è stato rinnovato per un periodo indefinito.
The contract was renewed for an indefinite period.
I contorni della figura nella nebbia apparivano del tutto indefiniti.
The outlines of the figure in the fog appeared completely indistinct.
Word forms (4)
| Word | Word forms |
|---|---|
| indefinito | masculine · singular |
| indefinita | feminine · singular |
| indefiniti | masculine · plural |
| indefinite | feminine · plural |
Usage notes
- Antonym of 'definito' (defined, clear).
- Used both in everyday language for vague feelings and technically in grammar.