INCONCLUSIVE Synonyms: 80 Similar and Opposite Words

inconclusive

adjective

Definition of inconclusive

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 And latent print and DNA collection were inconclusive. — Rosemary Feitelberg, Footwear News, 22 June 2026 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. — 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 See All Example Sentences for inconclusive

Recent Examples of Synonyms for inconclusive

Adjective

In addition, the trial judge gave the jury erroneous instructions, the appeals court ruled.

— David Hilzenrath, USA Today, 2 July 2026
But such fine evidence of the erroneous human touch in the publishing process is, of course, cherished by collectors of this day.

— Guy Martin, Forbes.com, 30 June 2026

Definition of erroneous

Adjective

The ruling said Durnell’s claim would require a warning that the EPA did not require – but information counter to EPA’s conclusions is by definition inaccurate.

— Sarah J. Morath, The Conversation, 2 July 2026
They’re also designed to be agreeable and can reinforce a user’s beliefs, even if those beliefs are inaccurate.

— Kathleen Peddicord, Forbes.com, 1 July 2026

Definition of inaccurate

Adjective

In 2024, Air Canada's AI agent gave a passenger incorrect information about bereavement fares.

— Stu Sjouwerman, Forbes.com, 7 July 2026
Even though talks with the Boston Red Sox at last year’s deadline never got close, the confusion provided by an incorrect tweet announcing Ryan’s trade to New England put the pitcher at the top of every trade list before the season even began.

— Dan Hayes, New York Times, 6 July 2026

Definition of incorrect

Adjective

Instead of doubling down on a flawed system, policymakers can make gradual changes by introducing new tax categories in the existing framework and imposing taxes that correspond to the alcoholic content of that category.

— Adam Hoffer, Chicago Tribune, 5 July 2026
The company says the claims contain flawed conclusions and rejects the characterization of the technology as a botnet.

— Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 3 July 2026

Definition of flawed

Adjective

Kara and Daniel Phillip, Lockport residents of 15 years, expressed similar safety concerns and beliefs that McGrew’s presentation, claiming property values would not decrease, to be misleading.

— Olivia Stevens, Chicago Tribune, 9 July 2026
These differences make simple score comparisons between students receiving vouchers and those who remain in the public school systems misleading.

— Kendall Deas, The Conversation, 6 July 2026

Definition of misleading

Adjective

Under rules brought in for the World Cup, the reviewable decisions and incidents now include mistaken identity when the referee shows a yellow or red card but clearly penalises the wrong player of either team.

— Stuart James, New York Times, 12 July 2026
Even when Romanzy goes off on how stupid and ugly Caleb is — and gossips that his parents abandoned him because something must be wrong with him — Mary goes along with it.

— Maggie Fremont, Vulture, 11 July 2026

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