Synonyms for

Limbo

Verb / ˈlɪmbəʊ / Another word for limbo — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

Limbo means a state of uncertainty, waiting, or not being able to move on.

Synonyms & similar words

oblivion waiting uncertainty purgatory stuck in-between doldrums quicksand void standstill procrastination delay pause intermission hibernation hiatus interval interlude time-out

Synonyms by register

Formal

uncertainty suspense interim transition

Informal

in-between holding pattern on hold up in the air

Literary

netherworld abyss limbo state

Antonyms

certainty clarity resolution conclusion decision definition understanding

Common collocations

  • in limbo
  • left in limbo
  • waiting in limbo
  • stuck in limbo
  • state of limbo
  • political limbo
  • legal limbo

Word family

noun limbo

Usage note

Primarily used to describe a state of uncertainty or neglect, often implying a lack of progress or resolution. It can also refer to a dance.

Example sentences

  1. I am in limbo because I have to wait for my test results.
  2. The company is in limbo while they wait for the new CEO to start.
  3. The family was in limbo while their house was being rebuilt.
  4. The project is in limbo until we get more funding.
  5. After quitting her job, she felt like she was in limbo while she looked for a new one.

Quotes

  • I'm in limbo, waiting patiently for someone who will make me feel complete and help me feel alive again.
  • I think everyone has been in limbo in their lives. You're waiting for something to happen and it's not happening, and you're not sure what's going on.
  • I feel like I'm in limbo, waiting for something that will never happen.

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