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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Who’s right, and why? Pembroke Pines is mistaken in claiming that Broward County’s regional solid waste authority has a vague and undefined long-range plan.
—Pamella Pema Reid, Sun Sentinel, 7 Feb. 2025
First, the election of a U.S. president who seems agnostic toward technology but may be agnostic one minute and then doctrinaire another — doctrinaire to a new, undefined, capricious ideology.
—Jim Cramer, CNBC, 2 Feb. 2025
Trump's announcement appears to have provided enough clarity for these companies to maintain their support, though the long-term legal framework remains undefined.
—Esat Dedezade, Forbes, 20 Jan. 2025
This mindset defers well-being to an undefined future, perpetuating a cycle of overwork and dissatisfaction.
—Amy Blankson, Forbes, 22 Jan. 2025
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Pamella Pema Reid, Sun Sentinel, 7 Feb. 2025
First, the election of a U.S. president who seems agnostic toward technology but may be agnostic one minute and then doctrinaire another — doctrinaire to a new, undefined, capricious ideology.
—Jim Cramer, CNBC, 2 Feb. 2025
Trump's announcement appears to have provided enough clarity for these companies to maintain their support, though the long-term legal framework remains undefined.
—Esat Dedezade, Forbes, 20 Jan. 2025
This mindset defers well-being to an undefined future, perpetuating a cycle of overwork and dissatisfaction.
—Amy Blankson, Forbes, 22 Jan. 2025
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“Undefined.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/undefined. Accessed 21 Feb. 2025.
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