inconclusive
adjective
in·con·clu·sive
ˌin-kən-ˈklü-siv 
-ziv
: leading to no conclusion or definite result
inconclusive test results
inconclusive evidence
an inconclusive argument
inconclusively
adverb
inconclusiveness
noun
Examples of inconclusive in a Sentence
The results of the test were inconclusive.
The first two rounds of the boxing match were inconclusive.
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Irene Wright, USA Today, 20 May 2026
The research on small, frequent meals for weight loss is more inconclusive.
—Caitlin Beale, Health, 19 May 2026
When analyzing a struggling hitter, sometimes a quick peek into the Statcast data will yield inconclusive or conflicting information.
—Andrew Baggarly, New York Times, 15 May 2026
In total, eight cases are confirmed, two are probable and one is inconclusive.
—Bonny Chu, FOXNews.com, 13 May 2026
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“Inconclusive.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/inconclusive. Accessed 24 May. 2026.
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inconclusive
adjective
in·con·clu·sive
ˌin-kən-ˈklü-siv
-ziv
: not leading to a definite conclusion or result
inconclusive evidence
inconclusively
adverb
inconclusiveness
noun
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