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Indefinite

Not definite; not limited, defined, or specified; not explicit; not determined or fixed upon; not precise; uncertain; vague; confused; obscure; as, an indefinite time, plan, etc.

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Coy 84% connected

Quiet; still.

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Coy 84% connected

Quiet; still.

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Indecisive 84% connected

Not decisive; not bringing to a final or ultimate issue; as, an indecisive battle, argument, answer.

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Indecisive 84% connected

Not decisive; not bringing to a final or ultimate issue; as, an indecisive battle, argument, answer.

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Nebulous 84% connected

Cloudy; hazy; misty.

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Nebulous 84% connected

Cloudy; hazy; misty.

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Noncommittal 84% connected

A state of not being committed or pledged; forbearance or refusal to commit one's self. Also used adjectively.

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Noncommittal 84% connected

A state of not being committed or pledged; forbearance or refusal to commit one's self. Also used adjectively.

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One 84% connected

Being a single unit, or entire being or thing, and no more; not multifold; single; individual.

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One 84% connected

Being a single unit, or entire being or thing, and no more; not multifold; single; individual.

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Uncertain 84% connected

Not certain; not having certain knowledge; not assured in mind; distrustful.

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Uncertain 84% connected

Not certain; not having certain knowledge; not assured in mind; distrustful.

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Indistinct 66% connected

Not distinct or distinguishable; not separate in such a manner as to be perceptible by itself; as, the indistinct parts of a substance.

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Indistinct 66% connected

Not distinct or distinguishable; not separate in such a manner as to be perceptible by itself; as, the indistinct parts of a substance.

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Vague 66% connected

Wandering; vagrant; vagabond.

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Vague 66% connected

Wandering; vagrant; vagabond.

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Definite 94% connected

Having certain or distinct; determinate in extent or greatness; limited; fixed; as, definite dimensions; a definite measure; a definite period or int…

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Definite 94% connected

Having certain or distinct; determinate in extent or greatness; limited; fixed; as, definite dimensions; a definite measure; a definite period or int…

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