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
Berlin held inconclusive talks with the Kremlin, imposed a handful of sanctions, and then quietly returned to business as usual with Moscow.
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Michael Kimmage, Foreign Affairs, 11 Apr. 2025
Initial attempts to identify the species of the animals were inconclusive and the remains were sent to a specialized facility for further analysis and DNA testing.
—Harry Harris, Mercury News, 22 Apr. 2025
Trust your gut, particularly when data is inconclusive or incomplete.
—Aslak De Silva, Forbes, 14 Mar. 2025
And the evidence that was tested was either inconclusive or ruled Wood out.
—Amanda Lee Myers, USA TODAY, 12 Mar. 2025
See All Example Sentences for inconclusive
Michael Kimmage, Foreign Affairs, 11 Apr. 2025
Initial attempts to identify the species of the animals were inconclusive and the remains were sent to a specialized facility for further analysis and DNA testing.
—Harry Harris, Mercury News, 22 Apr. 2025
Trust your gut, particularly when data is inconclusive or incomplete.
—Aslak De Silva, Forbes, 14 Mar. 2025
And the evidence that was tested was either inconclusive or ruled Wood out.
—Amanda Lee Myers, USA TODAY, 12 Mar. 2025
See All Example Sentences for inconclusive
Recent Examples of Synonyms for inconclusive
Adjective
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Still, Abrego Garcia’s deportation to El Salvador was erroneous, the government said.—
Ashley Oliver,
The Washington Examiner,
30 Apr. 2025
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There’s a chance the erroneous WinRE error might be a little persistent.—
Zak Doffman,
Forbes.com,
17 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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After 2024’s data, Gary Mayor Eddie Melton and Hammond Mayor Tom McDermott were critical of the census estimates, saying data collection could be inaccurate due to the COVID-19 pandemic, according to Post-Tribune archives.—
Maya Wilkins,
Chicago Tribune,
17 May 2025
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As Justin forges his own way forward, these unnecessary stories and inaccurate assumptions will continue.—
Rachel DeSantis,
People.com,
16 May 2025
Adjective
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The court had to issue a letter stating the interpretation was incorrect.—
Bob Carlson,
Forbes.com,
20 May 2025
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If a project fails because the decision to go ahead with the project turns out to be incorrect (which should happen frequently), that failure should not bear on the manager responsible for the project.—
Tim Koller,
Time,
20 May 2025
Adjective
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This approach is flawed and increasingly dangerous for people and the economy.—
Nina Seega,
Forbes.com,
13 May 2025
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But economists and supply chain experts say the premise is deeply flawed.—
Jesus Mesa,
MSNBC Newsweek,
6 May 2025
Adjective
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Ship was heading the wrong direction The training ship arrived at New York's Pier 17 and was open to the public to visit from May 13 to 17, according to the Mexican Consulate in New York.—
N'dea Yancey-Bragg,
USA Today,
19 May 2025
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The Final Destination: The NASCAR incident The opening disaster of The Final Destination is a NASCAR race gone horribly wrong.—
Keith Langston,
People.com,
18 May 2025
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“Inconclusive.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/inconclusive. Accessed 24 May. 2025.
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