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.
Recent Examples on the Web
The prosecutor handling the case argued in court that the video was inconclusive and deemed Alam’s actions self-defense.
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Detroit Free Press, 21 Apr. 2024
On Monday, New York Times Executive Editor Joseph Kahn announced to his staff that the newspaper's inquiry into who leaked internal dissent over a planned episode of its podcast The Daily to another news outlet proved inconclusive.
—David Folkenflik, NPR, 16 Apr. 2024
Northern California is likely to see warmer-than-usual temperatures, while the forecast is inconclusive for Southern California.
—Hayley Smith, Los Angeles Times, 10 Apr. 2024
What This Means For You Research into the potential health benefits of intermittent fasting is ongoing, but doctors stressed that the latest findings are weak and inconclusive.
—Korin Miller, Verywell Health, 22 Mar. 2024
Many in Chile think that the court will consider the evidence inconclusive.
—Graciela Mochkofsky, The New Yorker, 6 Feb. 2024
Zelenskyy's plans for a shake-up come after months of bloody, inconclusive fighting that have taken a toll on the nation's mood, and dented his popularity ratings.
—Compiled Bydemocrat-Gazette Stafffrom Wire Reports, arkansasonline.com, 6 Feb. 2024
The results of that autopsy were inconclusive, but the gruesome events leading up to Wagner’s death were caught on jail video and have never been reported until now.
—Mike Hendricks, Kansas City Star, 22 Mar. 2024
Willis has disputed the implication of the data, which, according to some experts, is inconclusive anyway.
—Charles Bethea, The New Yorker, 15 Mar. 2024
Detroit Free Press, 21 Apr. 2024
On Monday, New York Times Executive Editor Joseph Kahn announced to his staff that the newspaper's inquiry into who leaked internal dissent over a planned episode of its podcast The Daily to another news outlet proved inconclusive.
—David Folkenflik, NPR, 16 Apr. 2024
Northern California is likely to see warmer-than-usual temperatures, while the forecast is inconclusive for Southern California.
—Hayley Smith, Los Angeles Times, 10 Apr. 2024
What This Means For You Research into the potential health benefits of intermittent fasting is ongoing, but doctors stressed that the latest findings are weak and inconclusive.
—Korin Miller, Verywell Health, 22 Mar. 2024
Many in Chile think that the court will consider the evidence inconclusive.
—Graciela Mochkofsky, The New Yorker, 6 Feb. 2024
Zelenskyy's plans for a shake-up come after months of bloody, inconclusive fighting that have taken a toll on the nation's mood, and dented his popularity ratings.
—Compiled Bydemocrat-Gazette Stafffrom Wire Reports, arkansasonline.com, 6 Feb. 2024
The results of that autopsy were inconclusive, but the gruesome events leading up to Wagner’s death were caught on jail video and have never been reported until now.
—Mike Hendricks, Kansas City Star, 22 Mar. 2024
Willis has disputed the implication of the data, which, according to some experts, is inconclusive anyway.
—Charles Bethea, The New Yorker, 15 Mar. 2024
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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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