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
In this case, Stuart Attwell appears to have concluded that the ball may well have touched Sesko’s finger, but that the evidence was inconclusive.
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Carl Anka, New York Times, 3 May 2026
The Florida Department of Law Enforcement announced on March 27 that the testing was inconclusive.
—Jim Turner, Miami Herald, 1 May 2026
But the results were later deemed inconclusive.
—Dan Sullivan, The Orlando Sentinel, 30 Apr. 2026
Studies are inconclusive, but some research suggests tart cherry juice might help with managing blood pressure.
—Heather Jones, Verywell Health, 24 Apr. 2026
See All Example Sentences for inconclusive
Carl Anka, New York Times, 3 May 2026
The Florida Department of Law Enforcement announced on March 27 that the testing was inconclusive.
—Jim Turner, Miami Herald, 1 May 2026
But the results were later deemed inconclusive.
—Dan Sullivan, The Orlando Sentinel, 30 Apr. 2026
Studies are inconclusive, but some research suggests tart cherry juice might help with managing blood pressure.
—Heather Jones, Verywell Health, 24 Apr. 2026
See All Example Sentences for inconclusive
Recent Examples of Synonyms for inconclusive
Adjective
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Some free-speech experts at the time felt Disney had a chance to win that case, which revolved around erroneous statements made by ABC News anchor George Stephanopoulos.—
Meg James,
Los Angeles Times,
11 May 2026
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Spoofing relies on transmitting false signals that mimic authentic satellite signals to trick signal receivers into calculating erroneous positions for aircraft and other users.—
Andrew Cunningham,
ArsTechnica,
11 May 2026
Adjective
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As a name, PCOS had several limitations, including providing an inaccurate description of the condition, which does not manifest through cysts on the ovaries.—
Annalisa Merelli,
STAT,
12 May 2026
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Released Parties are also not responsible for any incorrect or inaccurate information, whether caused by site users, tampering, hacking, or by any equipment or programming associated with or utilized in the Sweepstakes.—
AJC.com,
AJC.com,
10 May 2026
Adjective
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Vanegas, who has lived at Forest View Mobile Home park for two years, stood at the culmination of a nearly yearlong effort to save the park after Blue Island officials ordered the property owners to evict residents, citing unsafe conditions, incorrect zoning, unpaid water debt and code violations.—
Addison Wright,
Chicago Tribune,
13 May 2026
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Similarly unimpressive, if not technically incorrect, is Sieger’s dish.—
Roxana Hadadi,
Vulture,
12 May 2026
Adjective
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Everyone is at least a little bit flawed.—
Georg Szalai,
HollywoodReporter,
16 May 2026
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The unfortunate problem is that, like most other things, the system can be gamed—people could submit flawed content that lists people as authors who have never been involved.—
ArsTechnica,
ArsTechnica,
15 May 2026
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Martin suggested that other Republicans are circulating equally misleading mailers, but that the party is targeting DeMaio.—
Andrew Graham
May 15,
Sacbee.com,
16 May 2026
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The show has already done these misleading posters, including one where Homelander floats in space, watching nukes go off on Earth below.—
Paul Tassi,
Forbes.com,
16 May 2026
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The following seasons saw a wrong turn and regression to the point where many supporters gave up.—
Carl Anka,
New York Times,
17 May 2026
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For most people, this is where the cocktail goes wrong.—
Jason O'Bryan,
Robb Report,
16 May 2026
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“Inconclusive.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/inconclusive. Accessed 19 May. 2026.
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