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
There are some studies on the validity of astrology and the chakras—though those are fairly inconclusive—but human design is a newer offshoot.
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Julia Ries Wexler, SELF, 14 Oct. 2025
Findings on one issue — the leaking of closed meeting information to the public — remain inconclusive because the investigation could not trace the source of the leaks.
—Nick Sullivan, Charlotte Observer, 14 Oct. 2025
Research on GLP-1s for Parkinson’s disease has been inconclusive.
—Becky Upham, EverydayHealth.com, 8 Oct. 2025
The inconclusive elections that followed brought anything but, with both the right and left winning consecutive rounds of voting, leading to a power struggle and political deadlock that has continued ever since.
—Holly Ellyatt, CNBC, 7 Oct. 2025
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Julia Ries Wexler, SELF, 14 Oct. 2025
Findings on one issue — the leaking of closed meeting information to the public — remain inconclusive because the investigation could not trace the source of the leaks.
—Nick Sullivan, Charlotte Observer, 14 Oct. 2025
Research on GLP-1s for Parkinson’s disease has been inconclusive.
—Becky Upham, EverydayHealth.com, 8 Oct. 2025
The inconclusive elections that followed brought anything but, with both the right and left winning consecutive rounds of voting, leading to a power struggle and political deadlock that has continued ever since.
—Holly Ellyatt, CNBC, 7 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for inconclusive
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Quick hits — Canales told reporters that the refs in the Panthers’ loss to the Bucs on Saturday never gave the Panthers the chance to replay a critical down after an erroneous whistle stopped it dead.—
DIAMOND VENCES,
Charlotte Observer,
5 Jan. 2026
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In Wiggins case, the court ruled the trial judge gave erroneous legal instructions to the jury.—
Stephen Swanson,
CBS News,
22 Dec. 2025
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Joy Buolamwini, a computer scientist at MIT Media Lab, has written extensively on the dangers of inaccurate and racially biased facial recognition systems.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
5 Nov. 2025
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The Gemini integration naturally raises concerns about the chatbot hallucinating inaccurate information.—
PC Magazine,
PC Magazine,
5 Nov. 2025
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Using incorrect or false case references in legal documents has real implications for defendants, because judges rely on these references to help form their rulings, Kjoller’s lawyers wrote.—
Sharon Bernstein,
Sacbee.com,
7 Nov. 2025
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Appeals can be made based on factors including incorrect data, adverse testing conditions, and school or community emergencies, according to the State Board of Education.—
Erick Trevino,
AZCentral.com,
5 Nov. 2025
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The London punk rebels seized the revolutionary spirit of 1977 with their raw manifesto The Clash, then refined their sound with the flawed Give ‘Em Enough Rope.—
Rob Sheffield,
Rolling Stone,
9 Nov. 2025
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The foundation of this 2025 team is flawed, and McDaniel should shoulder just as much blame for this team’s issues, which pop up week to week, especially during the losses.—
Omar Kelly
November 7,
Miami Herald,
7 Nov. 2025
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Experts immediately pointed out that Hassett had used a misleading method known as a cubic fit to make the mortality data appear less frightening.—
Rogé Karma,
The Atlantic,
7 Jan. 2026
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For its misleading omissions, the Times story deserves a flunking grade.—
Orlando Sentinel,
The Orlando Sentinel,
7 Jan. 2026
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As analysis, that’s not wrong, but where’s the sting of it inside this bizarre bonbon of a musical?—
Sara Holdren,
Vulture,
10 Nov. 2025
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Despite his brilliance and intellect, he was prevented from having a full life by being born on the wrong side of Israel’s separation fence.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
10 Nov. 2025
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“Inconclusive.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/inconclusive. Accessed 9 Jan. 2026.
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