inconclusive

adjective

Definition of inconclusivenext
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 One spot about 15 feet below the edge of the cliff showed signs of a possible impact, but the finding was deemed inconclusive because of the time that had passed since Bernadette’s death. — Chris Spargo, PEOPLE, 22 Sep. 2026 The likelihood and capability of AI’s destructive power is hotly debated and inconclusive. — David Goldman, CNN Money, 15 Sep. 2026 Martin also cautioned that the data are inconclusive about whether millennials can start businesses at the same rate other generations did. — Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 15 Sep. 2026 But after the Englishman’s first start under the Portuguese, the evidence is, as ever, inconclusive. — Dermot Corrigan, New York Times, 8 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for inconclusive
Recent Examples of Synonyms for inconclusive
  1. erroneous
  2. inaccurate
  3. incorrect
  4. flawed
  5. misleading
  6. wrong
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  • Instead, Denver retained possession and capitalized on the erroneous call to win.
    — Bobby Burack OutKick, FOXNews.com, 6 Oct. 2026
  • That a reporter or two heard of this normal process led to the erroneous inference that a change of leadership is imminent.
    — Jeffrey Sonnenfeld, Fortune, 1 Oct. 2026
Definition of erroneous
Adjective
  • But at his worst, Willis has been a mess - error-prone, inaccurate, unable at times to spot open receivers.
    — Barry Jackson, Miami Herald, 11 Oct. 2026
  • Some of his misses were simply inaccurate balls with a clean pocket; others were caused by A&M’s pressure.
    — PJ Green, Kansas City Star, 10 Oct. 2026
Definition of inaccurate
Adjective
  • That can include circumstances outside the property holder’s control or if the Controller’s Office gave them incorrect information.
    — Stephen Hobbs, Sacbee.com, 4 Oct. 2026
  • The company says its services can produce incorrect or incomplete information.
    — Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 3 Oct. 2026
Definition of incorrect
Adjective
  • The Dolphins are a flawed team as constructed, and nobody’s showing up to save the day.
    — Omar Kelly, Miami Herald, 11 Oct. 2026
  • Most agree that the AP Top 25 Poll has become fatally flawed, thanks to a combination of human voter bias, time zone issues, mistakes and the sheer number of games, which makes following each one in detail virtually impossible.
    — Ian Miller OutKick, FOXNews.com, 7 Oct. 2026
Definition of flawed
Adjective
  • The women, many of whom were first-time surrogates, say they were given misleading or incomplete information about the couple’s family situation and intentions.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 6 Oct. 2026
  • Low primary turnout can also lead to unexpected results – and these results can create misleading perceptions of the election.
    — Robert Boatright, The Conversation, 6 Oct. 2026
Definition of misleading
Adjective
  • British police acknowledged applying for the warrants under the wrong statutory provision, the judge said while stipulating that the misconduct investigation against the king's brother could continue.
    — Steve Hendrix, Washington Post, 8 Oct. 2026
  • Doctors in Tennessee and Republican state senators called for the state to pause executions, because the chances of one going catastrophically wrong were so high.
    — Maya Foa, Chicago Tribune, 8 Oct. 2026
Definition of wrong

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“Inconclusive.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/inconclusive. Accessed 13 Oct. 2026.

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