Synonyms of inconclusive

inconclusive

adjective

as in erroneous

not showing that something is certainly true

The results of the test proved inconclusive.

an inconclusive argument

Related Words

• erroneous
• inaccurate
• incorrect
• flawed
• misleading
• wrong
• false
• imprecise
• indecisive
• inexact
• indeterminate
• vague
• indistinct
• undetermined
• questionable
• undefined
• doubtful
• approximate
• uncertain
• faulty
• general
• indefinite
• indefinable
• unsettled
• specious
• mistaken
• approximative
• mushy
• loose
• dubious
• squishy
• distorted
• off
• debatable
• disputable
• fallacious
• ballpark
• unsubstantiated
• unconfirmed
• unsupported
• invalidated

Dissimilar Words

• conclusive
• decisive
• definite
• positive
• certain
• sure
• defined
• clear-cut
• valid
• correct
• definable
• true
• undeniable
• factual
• unquestionable
• incontestable
• indubitable
• right
• sound
• indisputable
• irrefutable
• incontrovertible
• confirmed
• absolute
• unqualified
• accurate
• supported
• determined
• precise
• substantiated
• exact
• validated
• errorless
• established
• dead
• dead-on
• corroborated
• veracious
• ultraprecise

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of inconclusive

The testing was inconclusive and Duckett's reprieve expired July 11. — Amanda Lee Myers, USA Today, 16 July 2026

But an inconclusive war with Iran; a failure to defeat Hamas or Hezbollah; and a falling out with Washington, Israel’s essential benefactor, have left Netanyahu exposed. — Ian Bremmer, Time, 14 July 2026

And injections of stem cells and plasma-rich protein are widely offered but are controversial — and not covered by most insurance — because studies have been at best inconclusive about their benefit. — Dr. Elisabeth Rosenthal, CBS News, 13 July 2026

An inconclusive ballistics result is not uncommon, as the analysis depends on the size and condition of the bullet fragments recovered. — Nicki Brown, CNN Money, 6 July 2026