inconclusive
adjective
in·con·clu·sive
ˌin-kən-ˈklü-siv 
-ziv
: leading to no conclusion or definite result
inconclusive evidence
an inconclusive argument
inconclusively
adverb
inconclusiveness
noun
Examples of inconclusive in a Sentence
The results of the test were inconclusive.
The first two rounds of the boxing match were inconclusive.
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Matt Cannon, MSNBC Newsweek, 2 Sep. 2025
However, studies have shown that the connection between nail salon lamps and cancer appears weak or inconclusive.
—Khloe Quill, FOXNews.com, 2 Sep. 2025
The Argument Against Redshirting Research on redshirting has so far been inconclusive.
—Ashleigh N. Deluca, Parents, 25 Aug. 2025
Each inconclusive result deepened frustration; each test a reminder that clarity remained elusive.
—Jordan Greene, People.com, 22 Aug. 2025
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“Inconclusive.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/inconclusive. Accessed 6 Sep. 2025.
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inconclusive
adjective
in·con·clu·sive
ˌin-kən-ˈklü-siv
-ziv
: not leading to a definite conclusion or result
inconclusive evidence
inconclusively
adverb
inconclusiveness
noun
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