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
Previous research on coffee, tea and dementia risk has been inconclusive, said Niotis, who wasn’t involved in the study.
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Lindsey Leake, NBC news, 9 Feb. 2026
Inflammation and Other Health Claims Are Less Clear A2 milk is sometimes promoted for potential anti-inflammatory benefits, but the evidence is inconclusive.
—Caitlin Beale, Health, 9 Feb. 2026
His attorneys argued that the evidence was inconclusive and that he was singled out because of his ultra-conservative Muslim beliefs.
—Eric Tucker, Arkansas Online, 7 Feb. 2026
All but one allegation was deemed unfounded or inconclusive.
—Julia Prodis Sulek, Mercury News, 7 Feb. 2026
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Lindsey Leake, NBC news, 9 Feb. 2026
Inflammation and Other Health Claims Are Less Clear A2 milk is sometimes promoted for potential anti-inflammatory benefits, but the evidence is inconclusive.
—Caitlin Beale, Health, 9 Feb. 2026
His attorneys argued that the evidence was inconclusive and that he was singled out because of his ultra-conservative Muslim beliefs.
—Eric Tucker, Arkansas Online, 7 Feb. 2026
All but one allegation was deemed unfounded or inconclusive.
—Julia Prodis Sulek, Mercury News, 7 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for inconclusive
Adjective
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Guillard, 41, of Houston, published more than 100 videos that made erroneous allegations against Scofield, according to court records.—
Kevin Fixler,
Idaho Statesman,
23 Feb. 2026
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The statement updated an earlier erroneous statement that the mall closed, police said.—
Sean Krofssik,
Hartford Courant,
22 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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But that assumption is dangerously inaccurate, says John Fetse, assistant professor of pharmaceutical sciences at Binghamton University in New York.—
Dominique Mosbergen,
Time,
24 Feb. 2026
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In recent months, the Massachusetts Teachers Association circulated professional-development materials that many parents, educators, and lawmakers described as inaccurate or divisive.—
Robert Casper,
Boston Herald,
24 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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Unfortunately, those ideas were proven to be incorrect more than a hundred years ago.—
Big Think,
Big Think,
25 Feb. 2026
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Republicans complained that some organizations had been listed twice in the mammoth, 693-page budget bill and others had incorrect names.—
Christopher Keating,
Hartford Courant,
25 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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Isaacman stated that while Boeing manufactured the troubled spacecraft, the ultimate responsibility lies with NASA for accepting a flawed vehicle and risking the lives of two astronauts.—
Mrigakshi Dixit,
Interesting Engineering,
20 Feb. 2026
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The past two months have featured several high-profile data points that show the way college athletes earn money is flawed.—
Matt Baker,
New York Times,
19 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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Schaeffer says those late-season numbers were misleading.—
Patrick Saunders,
Denver Post,
21 Feb. 2026
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Cincinnati’s record also may be somewhat misleading.—
Shreyas Laddha,
Kansas City Star,
21 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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The pursuit ended after Nipp turned off his headlights and drove into the wrong lane in an attempt to lose the officers.—
Josh Kelly,
Oklahoman,
21 Feb. 2026
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What’s wrong with being uncomfortable and plowing through demanding texts that challenge us to think about bygone times, far-off places and painful emotions, poignantly expressed?—
Patricia Steckler,
Baltimore Sun,
21 Feb. 2026
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“Inconclusive.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/inconclusive. Accessed 1 Mar. 2026.
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