inconclusive
adjective
in·con·clu·sive
ˌin-kən-ˈklü-siv 
-ziv
: leading to no conclusion or definite result
inconclusive test results
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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When analyzing a struggling hitter, sometimes a quick peek into the Statcast data will yield inconclusive or conflicting information.
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Andrew Baggarly, New York Times, 15 May 2026
In total, eight cases are confirmed, two are probable and one is inconclusive.
—Bonny Chu, FOXNews.com, 13 May 2026
In addition, le Polain said test results were also pending for one person from the ship with an inconclusive case.
—Natalie Neysa Alund, USA Today, 12 May 2026
The lab results of the American who tested positive were inconclusive, WHO spokesperson Sarah Tyler said Monday.
—Mike Corder, Los Angeles Times, 11 May 2026
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“Inconclusive.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/inconclusive. Accessed 16 May. 2026.
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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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