Limbo
/lˈɪmboʊ/
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Definition
(noun) A speculation, thought possibly to be on the edge of the bottomless pit of Hell, where the souls of innocent deceased people might exist temporarily until they can enter heaven, specifically those of the saints who died before the advent of Jesus Christ (who occupy the limbo patrum or limbo of the patriarchs or fathers) and those of unbaptized infants (who occupy the limbo infantum or limbo of the infants); (countable) the possible place where each category of souls might exist, regarded separately.
Sentence Examples
It's still in limbo.
If life puts us on our knees, let's dance the limbo!
CEFR Practice Quiz
The project was in a state of ____ for several months while the team waited for the final approval today.