undetermined
adjective
un·de·ter·mined
ˌən-di-ˈtər-mənd 
-dē-
: not definitely or authoritatively decided, settled, or identified : not determined
an undetermined boundary
an undetermined species
at an as yet undetermined time
an undetermined number of people
Examples of undetermined in a Sentence
an undetermined form seen only from a distance
the fate of the prisoners is still undetermined
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Preseason Kickoff times and dates are undetermined for the 49ers’ first and final preseason games.
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Chris Biderman, Sacbee.com, 14 May 2026
His status for Game 1 of the Eastern Conference Finals remains undetermined, though ESPN reported Wednesday that there’s an expectation Anunoby will be available.
—Peter Sblendorio, New York Daily News, 13 May 2026
The cause of the incident remained undetermined, including the engine fire.
—Jack Lowenstein, CBS News, 9 May 2026
The game will feature a team from the Mid-American Conference against an undetermined opponent and kick off at Juan Ramón Loubriel Stadium in Bayamón.
—Scott Dochterman, New York Times, 8 May 2026
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Chris Biderman, Sacbee.com, 14 May 2026
His status for Game 1 of the Eastern Conference Finals remains undetermined, though ESPN reported Wednesday that there’s an expectation Anunoby will be available.
—Peter Sblendorio, New York Daily News, 13 May 2026
The cause of the incident remained undetermined, including the engine fire.
—Jack Lowenstein, CBS News, 9 May 2026
The game will feature a team from the Mid-American Conference against an undetermined opponent and kick off at Juan Ramón Loubriel Stadium in Bayamón.
—Scott Dochterman, New York Times, 8 May 2026
See All Example Sentences for undetermined
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“Undetermined.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/undetermined. Accessed 20 May. 2026.
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