inconclusiveness

noun

as in ineffectiveness

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for inconclusiveness
  1. ineffectiveness
  2. ineffectuality
  3. invalidity
Noun
  • However, September continued to showcase the club’s ineffectiveness at the plate.
    — Kansas City Star, Kansas City Star, 29 Sep. 2026
  • Unfortunately, his ineffectiveness has begun to drastically affect Miami’s passing attack.
    — Miami Herald, Miami Herald, 20 Sep. 2026
Definition of ineffectiveness
Noun
  • Caroline’s anguish and her ineffectuality at making progress in finding Gabriel make for some frustrating moments as a reader.
    — John Warner, Chicago Tribune, 7 Mar. 2026
Definition of ineffectuality
Noun
  • The State Ballot Commission rejected a challenge to petition signatures, dismissing claims of invalidity from cannabis advocate Kevin Gilnack.
    — A.J. Herrington, Forbes.com, 22 July 2026
  • Miscellaneous The invalidity or unenforceability of any provision of these Official Rules or the Affidavit will not affect the validity or enforceability of any other provision.
    — USA TODAY, USA TODAY, 22 Jan. 2025
Definition of invalidity
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