Undetermined

/ˌʌn.dɪˈtɜː.mɪnd/

Meaning & Definition

adjective
Not established, fixed, or decided.
The outcome of the experiment remained undetermined after several trials.
Not accurately known or defined.
She had an undetermined amount of time to complete the project.
Not conclusively or definitively established.
The cause of the patient's symptoms is still undetermined.
Vague or not resolved in a specific way.
The future of the project is undetermined due to lack of funding.

Etymology

From un- meaning 'not' + determined, past participle of determine.

Common Phrases and Expressions

undetermined future
A future that is not fixed or decided.
undetermined amount
A quantity that is not specified or known.
undetermined status
A status that has not been clearly established.

Related Words

indeterminate
Not exactly known, established, or defined.
uncertainty
The state of being uncertain; doubt.
ambiguous
Open to more than one interpretation; not having one obvious meaning.

Slang Meanings

Up in the air
It's still up in the air whether we'll go on vacation this year.
TBD (To Be Determined)
The venue for the event is still TBD.