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
Still, Sun noted that the evidence is inconclusive as to whether glucosamine can even improve joint pain, so taking it may not be worth it regardless.
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Cathy Nelson,
Health,
18 June 2026
As with all other parts of the business world, talk of artificial intelligence is intense and inconclusive.
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Kamal Ahmed,
Fortune,
15 June 2026
Young said another growing area of interest is hair health as early findings suggest copper peptides may help enlarge hair follicles, prolong the hair-growth cycle and improve scalp circulation, though such research is inconclusive and ongoing.
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Daryl Austin,
USA Today,
13 June 2026
The first inconclusive election in February 2025 left the country without a functioning government for much of last year, forcing a second election in December.
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ABC News,
6 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for inconclusive
Cathy Nelson,
Health,
18 June 2026
As with all other parts of the business world, talk of artificial intelligence is intense and inconclusive.
—
Kamal Ahmed,
Fortune,
15 June 2026
Young said another growing area of interest is hair health as early findings suggest copper peptides may help enlarge hair follicles, prolong the hair-growth cycle and improve scalp circulation, though such research is inconclusive and ongoing.
—
Daryl Austin,
USA Today,
13 June 2026
The first inconclusive election in February 2025 left the country without a functioning government for much of last year, forcing a second election in December.
—
ABC News,
6 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for inconclusive
Recent Examples of Synonyms for inconclusive
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Although Rodman’s research shows that generative AI can help diagnose rare diseases or make sense of unusual symptoms, a randomized trial that was published in NEJM AI just the week before found that intentionally erroneous output from an AI model can easily lead doctors astray.
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The good news is, though, that while an erroneous freeze can cause big trouble with your bills, it can usually be reversed.
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This commonly results from inaccurate color representation, poor fit or discrepancies between the physical item and its depiction on the website.
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Choi said McGee would use terminology that could have swayed a jury and sometimes provided an inaccurate window for a time of death.
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Govern From Day One In a regulated context, an assistant that produces a confident but incorrect answer carries genuine regulatory and reputational exposure.
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Many argue that signatures are invalid because signers listed incorrect addresses or live outside of the district the candidate wants to represent.
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The cause was not a cyberattack but a flawed software update, and that is precisely the point.
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But this Administration is not interested in making a flawed system work better.
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Mountain views, fishing ponds, sauna The misleading name of the town aside, there’s nothing small about this property.
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The authors note apoB is particularly valuable for patients with high triglycerides, insulin resistance or lower LDL-C levels, where traditional cholesterol numbers can be misleading.
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Something told me that there was something wrong.
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The interest rate hypothesis points the wrong direction — the most rate-sensitive occupations, like construction, have the lowest AI exposure.
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“Inconclusive.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/inconclusive. Accessed 30 Jun. 2026.
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