limbo

noun
UK: /ˈlɪm.bəʊ/
US: /ˈlɪm.boʊ/

  1. In an uncertain situation that may last for a long time.

    1. The talks are in limbo until a new leader is elected, so everything is suspended.
    2. After the company closed, I felt I was in limbo, unsure of what to do with my life.

  2. An imaginary place for souls of unbaptized infants and good people who died before Christian times, according to some religious beliefs.

    1. According to some, unbaptized babies reside in limbo after death awaiting judgment.
    2. The concept of limbo has evolved significantly in theological discourse over the centuries.

Synonyms

purgatory in-between suspended animation abeyance
limbo transitive-verb

  1. To put something in a situation where it is not certain what will happen to it.

    1. The new regulations have limbed many development projects, and they are awaiting review.
    2. The court case limbed the sale of the property, leaving both buyer and seller frustrated.

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "limbo" in English means: In an uncertain situation that may last for a long time., An imaginary place for souls of unbaptized infants and good people who died before Christian times, according to some religious beliefs..

The phonetic transcription of "limbo" is /ˈlɪm.bəʊ/ in British English and /ˈlɪm.boʊ/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "limbo": purgatory, in-between, suspended animation, abeyance.

Example usage of "limbo": "The talks are in limbo until a new leader is elected, so everything is suspended.". More examples on the page.