limbo
noun/ˈlɪmboʊ/
Frequency rank: #9,461 most common English word
Meaning
a state of uncertainty or neglect, where someone or something is left waiting with no clear outcome.
Example sentence
After losing his job, he felt stuck in limbo for months, unsure what to do next.
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