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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Zoe Guy, Vulture, 24 Nov. 2025
But the results have been largely inconclusive, in part because the data often come from observational studies, which are less reliable and can be muddied by other factors.
—Will Stone, NPR, 19 Nov. 2025
The results of such exams are described as sometimes inconclusive but are widely considered an essential part of obtaining a top-secret clearance.
—Hollie Silverman, MSNBC Newsweek, 16 Nov. 2025
Nusbaum points to a study in the Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology that examined a possible association between androgenetic alopecia and GLP-1 use, although the findings were inconclusive.
—Asuka Koda, CNN Money, 14 Nov. 2025
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“Inconclusive.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/inconclusive. Accessed 28 Nov. 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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