Purgatory
/ˈpɜːrɡəˌtɔːri/
Synonyms
- limbo
- transition
- beforelife
- intermediate state
- waiting room
Slang Meanings
A tedious or uncomfortable waiting period.
That line at the DMV was pure purgatory.
An interim state of being lost or confused.
After graduating, I felt like I was in purgatory, not knowing what to do next.