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 Athletics All-Star first baseman Nick Kurtz will get an MRI on his left forearm Thursday morning after being hit by a pitch Wednesday night, as initial X-rays of his arm Wednesday were inconclusive, A’s manager Mark Kotsay said. — Sean Campbell, Sacbee.com, 29 July 2026 The court recently cleared the way for Duckett’s execution after post-conviction DNA testing results – which his attorneys claimed could have demonstrated his innocence – came back inconclusive. — Nicki Brown, CNN Money, 26 July 2026 While the data remain inconclusive, the fulfillment of this promise may ultimately depend on whether directors anticipate rather than resist generational change. — John Werner, Forbes.com, 25 July 2026 Whether law enforcement body cameras reduce use of force overall is inconclusive, analysts found. — Sarah Matusek, Christian Science Monitor, 23 July 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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  • The source said the Post’s report that such a conversation had been arranged was erroneous.
    — Amber Harding OutKick, FOXNews.com, 3 Aug. 2026
  • Sometimes vehicles are called back for fixes as minor as changing a few pages in a vehicle’s owner’s manual that were either missing or contained erroneous information.
    — Jim Gorzelany, Forbes.com, 31 July 2026
Definition of erroneous
Adjective
  • Another 29% said candidates had been given an inaccurate hiring timeline.
    — Caroline Castrillon, Forbes.com, 9 Aug. 2026
  • The family has warned that false and inaccurate reports about Hilton and the circumstances surrounding the incident are circulating.
    — Anthony Thompson, USA Today, 9 Aug. 2026
Definition of inaccurate
Adjective
  • Artificial intelligence can worsen this by confidently directing attention, causing users to stop searching prematurely if AI's initial answer is plausible but incorrect.
    — Dr. Diane Hamilton, Forbes.com, 3 Aug. 2026
  • Incorrect Brew Temperature or Pressure While rather technical, Mynatt notes that using incorrect brew temperatures or pressures can have a significant impact on your espresso and latte.
    — Better Homes & Gardens, Better Homes & Gardens, 2 Aug. 2026
Definition of incorrect
Adjective
  • Here agents were built to find software exploits and placed in flawed or deliberately permissive environments.
    — Chris Stokel-Walker, Scientific American, 7 Aug. 2026
  • Every output the system produces from ambiguous or stale inputs becomes a decision someone makes in good faith on a flawed premise.
    — Leon Gordon, Forbes.com, 7 Aug. 2026
Definition of flawed
Adjective
  • An analyzer may be accurate in the laboratory but slow or misleading in the field.
    — Gregory Shahnovsky, Forbes.com, 7 Aug. 2026
  • The title and summary of a Florida property tax cut proposal to be placed on the November ballot contain political rhetoric and are misleading, and must be redrafted, a judge has ruled.
    — South Florida Sun Sentinel, Sun Sentinel, 5 Aug. 2026
Definition of misleading
Adjective
  • The agent that flagged a bad clause in June stops flagging it in July, and nobody did anything wrong, and nothing broke.
    — Jason Snyder, Forbes.com, 8 Aug. 2026
  • Using the wrong type of cleaning product for your tub’s material can result in scratches, discoloration, or chips.
    — Ashlyn Needham, Southern Living, 8 Aug. 2026
Definition of wrong

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