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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Had the test fallen short—or had the analysis simply been inconclusive?
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Siddhartha Mukherjee, New Yorker, 16 June 2025
Additional research points to a range of diseases potentially related to glyphosate, but a recent review by Italian researchers on glyphosate was inconclusive and called for further research.
—Matt Fuchs, Time, 5 June 2025
At the time, an autopsy of Gleed's body was inconclusive; thus, the manner and cause of death weren't determined, but foul play was not suspected, police said.
—Jonathan Limehouse, USA Today, 5 June 2025
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Siddhartha Mukherjee, New Yorker, 16 June 2025
Additional research points to a range of diseases potentially related to glyphosate, but a recent review by Italian researchers on glyphosate was inconclusive and called for further research.
—Matt Fuchs, Time, 5 June 2025
At the time, an autopsy of Gleed's body was inconclusive; thus, the manner and cause of death weren't determined, but foul play was not suspected, police said.
—Jonathan Limehouse, USA Today, 5 June 2025
Research on the beta-alanine in many pre-workout supplements have been inconclusive regarding its efficacy.
—Heather Jones, Verywell Health, 4 June 2025
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“Inconclusive.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/inconclusive. Accessed 30 Jun. 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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