Antonyms of adj definite

2 senses of definite

Sense 1
definite (vs. indefinite) -- (precise; explicit and clearly defined; "I want a definite answer"; "a definite statement of the terms of the will"; "a definite amount"; "definite restrictions on the sale of alcohol"; "the wedding date is now definite"; "a definite drop in attendance")

indefinite (vs. definite) -- (vague or not clearly defined or stated; "must you be so indefinite?"; "amorphous blots of color having vague and indefinite edges"; "he would not answer so indefinite a proposal")
        => coy -- (showing marked and often playful or irritating evasiveness or reluctance to make a definite or committing statement; "a politician coy about his intentions")
        => indecisive -- (not clearly defined; "indecisive boundaries running through mountains")
        => nebulous, unfixed -- (lacking definition or definite content; "nebulous reasons"; "unfixed as were her general notions of what men ought to be"- Jane Austen)
        => noncommittal -- (refusing to bind oneself to a particular course of action or view or the like; "her boyfriend was noncommittal about their future together")
        => one (prenominal) -- (indefinite in time or position; "he will come one day"; "one place or another")

Sense 2
definite -- (known for certain; "it is definite that they have won")

INDIRECT (VIA certain) -> uncertain -- (not established beyond doubt; still undecided or unknown; "an uncertain future"; "a manuscript of uncertain origin"; "plans are still uncertain"; "changes of great if uncertain consequences"; "without further evidence his story must remain uncertain")

Similarity of adj definite

2 senses of definite

Sense 1
definite (vs. indefinite) -- (precise; explicit and clearly defined; "I want a definite answer"; "a definite statement of the terms of the will"; "a definite amount"; "definite restrictions on the sale of alcohol"; "the wedding date is now definite"; "a definite drop in attendance")
       => certain (prenominal) -- (definite but not specified or identified; "set aside a certain sum each week"; "to a certain degree"; "certain breeds do not make good pets"; "certain members have not paid their dues"; "a certain popular teacher"; "a certain Mrs. Jones")
       => decisive -- (unmistakable; "had a decisive lead in the polls")
       => distinct, decided -- (recognizable; marked; "noticed a distinct improvement"; "at a distinct (or decided) disadvantage")
          Also See-> clear#1; defined#1; distinct#2; explicit#1, expressed#2

Sense 2
definite -- (known for certain; "it is definite that they have won")
       => certain (predicate) (vs. uncertain) -- (established beyond doubt or question; definitely known; "what is certain is that every effect must have a cause"; "it is certain that they were on the bus"; "his fate is certain"; "the date for the invasion is certain")

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