indefinite

indefinito

Che continua senza una data di fine conosciuta o stabilita.

In inglese semplice: 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.

Sinonimi: open-ended, unlimited

Contrari: fixed

Espressioni comuni: indefinite period, indefinite leave

vago, impreciso

Non abbastanza chiaro o preciso da essere capito bene.

In inglese semplice: 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.

Sinonimi: vague, unclear, imprecise

Contrari: clear, precise

Espressioni comuni: indefinite answer, indefinite outline

indeciso

Che non sa ancora cosa scegliere o quale decisione prendere.

In inglese semplice: 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.

Come si usa: indefinite about something (He remained indefinite about his next step.)

Sinonimi: undecided, uncertain

Contrari: decided, certain

Espressioni comuni: indefinite about something, remain indefinite