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inconclusiveness

noun

as in ineffectiveness

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  1. ineffectiveness
  2. ineffectuality
  3. invalidity
Noun
  • Unfortunately, his ineffectiveness has begun to drastically affect Miami’s passing attack.
    — Miami Herald, Miami Herald, 20 Sep. 2026
  • After injuries and ineffectiveness derailed his season, the Cubs are trying to sell Cabrera on being this year’s version of Roki Sasaki, who suddenly clicked out of the bullpen during the Dodgers’ 2025 World Series run.
    — Patrick Mooney, New York Times, 16 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
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  • 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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