inconclusive
adjective
in·con·clu·sive
ˌin-kən-ˈklü-siv 
-ziv
: leading to no conclusion or definite result
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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An autopsy Monday was inconclusive and pending police investigation, according to the Cook County medical examiner’s office.
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William Lee, Chicago Tribune, 10 Apr. 2025
Even extensive investigations can yield inconclusive results.
—Blake Nelson, San Diego Union-Tribune, 6 Apr. 2025
CEOs should reward teams for sharing inconclusive or negative results just as much as positive ones.
—Eric Johnson, Forbes.com, 4 Apr. 2025
His answers were intriguing but inconclusive.
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William Lee, Chicago Tribune, 10 Apr. 2025
Even extensive investigations can yield inconclusive results.
—Blake Nelson, San Diego Union-Tribune, 6 Apr. 2025
CEOs should reward teams for sharing inconclusive or negative results just as much as positive ones.
—Eric Johnson, Forbes.com, 4 Apr. 2025
His answers were intriguing but inconclusive.
—Liz McNeil, People.com, 2 Apr. 2025
See All Example Sentences for inconclusive
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“Inconclusive.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/inconclusive. Accessed 17 Apr. 2025.
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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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