indefinable
adjective
in·de·fin·able
ˌin-di-ˈfī-nə-bəl 
: incapable of being precisely described or analyzed
indefinable feelings
an indefinable concept
indefinable
noun
Examples of indefinable in a Sentence
He has an indefinable quality that draws people to him.
some indefinable quality makes that movie star very appealing
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For all Sacks’ efforts to remain an indefinable cult figure outside the mainstream, he has lately been caught in Hollywood’s tractor beam, with several film scripts in advanced stages of development.
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Julian Sancton, HollywoodReporter, 15 Aug. 2025
This East Coast city earns high marks year after year for its various dining options, museums, and the indefinable, electric energy of the city that never sleeps.
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Her work often explores indefinable experiences and emotions, intimacy, connection, and the body’s relationship to nature.
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Julian Sancton, HollywoodReporter, 15 Aug. 2025
This East Coast city earns high marks year after year for its various dining options, museums, and the indefinable, electric energy of the city that never sleeps.
—Elizabeth Cantrell, Travel + Leisure, 8 July 2025
Her work often explores indefinable experiences and emotions, intimacy, connection, and the body’s relationship to nature.
—Samantha Bergeson, IndieWire, 19 Mar. 2025
An indefinable musical by a French auteur is headed for millions of streaming subscribers.
—Joe Reid, Vulture, 8 Nov. 2024
See All Example Sentences for indefinable
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“Indefinable.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/indefinable. Accessed 31 Oct. 2025.
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indefinable
adjective
in·de·fin·able
ˌin-di-ˈfī-nə-bəl
: incapable of being exactly described or analyzed
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