Limbo
/ˈlɪmbəʊ/noun
An uncertain state where you do not know what will happen next or what action to take.
The project has been stuck in limbo ever since they lost their funding.
Often appears as...
- stuck in limbo
- remain in limbo
Definition 1 of 3
Pro Tip 1/3Waiting Period
Use 'limbo' to describe a time when you're awaiting a decision or outcome.
We're in limbo until the judge makes a ruling.
Pro Tip 2/3Temporary Confusion
'Limbo' often conveys a temporary state of confusion or indecision about future actions.
After the merger, the employees were left in limbo about their jobs.
Pro Tip 3/3Feeling Stuck
Use 'limbo' when someone or something is unable to move forward or progress.
My career is in limbo during the company’s restructuring.
Compare with
certaintyoblivionpurgatorialstagnancy
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