inconclusive

adjective

Definition of inconclusivenext
as in erroneous
not showing that something is certainly true The results of the test proved inconclusive. an inconclusive argument

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Recent Examples of inconclusive The sheriff said that hair previously found at the scene of Nancy's Arizona home came back inconclusive after being examined. — Edward Segarra, USA Today, 31 July 2026 Athletics All-Star first baseman Nick Kurtz will get an MRI on his left forearm Thursday morning after being hit by a pitch Wednesday night, as initial X-rays of his arm Wednesday were inconclusive, A’s manager Mark Kotsay said. — Sean Campbell, Sacbee.com, 29 July 2026 The court recently cleared the way for Duckett’s execution after post-conviction DNA testing results – which his attorneys claimed could have demonstrated his innocence – came back inconclusive. — Nicki Brown, CNN Money, 26 July 2026 While the data remain inconclusive, the fulfillment of this promise may ultimately depend on whether directors anticipate rather than resist generational change. — John Werner, Forbes.com, 25 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for inconclusive
Recent Examples of Synonyms for inconclusive
  1. erroneous
  2. inaccurate
  3. incorrect
  4. flawed
  5. misleading
  6. wrong
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  • However, the rollout of these changes is marred by application glitches, payment calculation errors, erroneous delinquency notices, and massive backlogs for loan forgiveness programs.
    — Adam S. Minsky, Forbes.com, 6 Aug. 2026
  • The source said the Post’s report that such a conversation had been arranged was erroneous.
    — Amber Harding OutKick, FOXNews.com, 3 Aug. 2026
Definition of erroneous
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  • These messages were a launching pad for the spread of inaccurate data, particularly claims about an 82% risk of miscarriage associated with Covid-19 vaccines.
    — Deidre McPhillips, CNN Money, 14 Aug. 2026
  • His quarterback, Kurtis Rourke, didn’t have the best placement to start Thursday’s game, but Stribling came down with all but one inaccurate throw.
    — Dieter Kurtenbach, Mercury News, 14 Aug. 2026
Definition of inaccurate
Adjective
  • The fact that the scoreboard was incorrect, Guccione told a pool reporter after the game, does not play a part in the ruling.
    — Mitch Bannon, New York Times, 11 Aug. 2026
  • The counterweight to that allure is emotional intelligence, the instinct to notice when the numbers are accurate, but the feeling is incorrect.
    — Olatunde Badmus, Forbes.com, 7 Aug. 2026
Definition of incorrect
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  • The senior colleague was ultimately cleared of wrongdoing, but Leo claimed that the investigation was flawed because of its focus on his mental illness.
    — Jake Kanter, Deadline, 13 Aug. 2026
  • Summary The sight of empty offices on pleasant days is prompting a re-evaluation of commercial real estate, but experts argue occupancy is a flawed metric for office value.
    — Benjamin Laker, Forbes.com, 12 Aug. 2026
Definition of flawed
Adjective
  • Misleading updates The suit details several allegations of investors’ being given updates that ended up being misleading or false.
    — Marlene Lenthang, NBC news, 14 Aug. 2026
  • Numerous studies have shown that Covid-19 vaccines are safe during pregnancy, but Republican senators have recently stirred up false and misleading claims that are now spreading on social media.
    — Deidre McPhillips, CNN Money, 14 Aug. 2026
Definition of misleading
Adjective
  • The company’s investment in the hedge fund, as well as wrong-way bets in Asian equity markets, drove part of the losses, said the person, who asked not to be identified citing private details.
    — Katherine Doherty, Fortune, 15 Aug. 2026
  • Maybe in this new era, more things will go right than wrong for the Mets.
    — Abbey Mastracco, New York Daily News, 15 Aug. 2026
Definition of wrong

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