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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Ukraine's air force said Russia launched 149 drones and 11 ballistic missiles into the country from Sunday evening into Monday morning, of which 116 drones and an undetermined number of missiles were shot down or suppressed.
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David Brennan, ABC News, 9 Feb. 2026
Among the leading causes, at least 28 were the result of an argument, 22 arose from domestic incidents and 14 had an undetermined motive.
—Lillie Davidson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 6 Feb. 2026
The fire marshal testified that the origin of the fire was ultimately undetermined.
—Erika Stanish, CBS News, 6 Feb. 2026
And an undetermined number of provisional ballots will also be tallied.
—Dave Goldiner, New York Daily News, 6 Feb. 2026
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David Brennan, ABC News, 9 Feb. 2026
Among the leading causes, at least 28 were the result of an argument, 22 arose from domestic incidents and 14 had an undetermined motive.
—Lillie Davidson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 6 Feb. 2026
The fire marshal testified that the origin of the fire was ultimately undetermined.
—Erika Stanish, CBS News, 6 Feb. 2026
And an undetermined number of provisional ballots will also be tallied.
—Dave Goldiner, New York Daily News, 6 Feb. 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 16 Feb. 2026.
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