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
According to the National Center for Complementary and Integrative Health, there are some studies that support berberine’s weight loss potential, but others had inconclusive outcomes.
—
Caroline C. Boyle, USA TODAY, 23 Dec. 2024
My search for a friend’s milestone birthday gift was inconclusive.
—Lauren Goode, WIRED, 20 Dec. 2024
The inconclusive first ballot hints at the many rounds that will be needed.
—Richard Brody, The New Yorker, 25 Oct. 2024
The troopers had detected a pungent odor, and shortly after, the group stumbled upon the body.
THURSDAY, SEPT. 19
Initial DNA test on body found was inconclusive
Officials announced Thursday that the results of a DNA test conducted on the body believed to be Couch were inconclusive.
—Eleanor McCrary, The Courier-Journal, 21 Sep. 2024
See all Example Sentences for inconclusive 
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Caroline C. Boyle, USA TODAY, 23 Dec. 2024
My search for a friend’s milestone birthday gift was inconclusive.
—Lauren Goode, WIRED, 20 Dec. 2024
The inconclusive first ballot hints at the many rounds that will be needed.
—Richard Brody, The New Yorker, 25 Oct. 2024
The troopers had detected a pungent odor, and shortly after, the group stumbled upon the body.
THURSDAY, SEPT. 19
Initial DNA test on body found was inconclusive
Officials announced Thursday that the results of a DNA test conducted on the body believed to be Couch were inconclusive.
—Eleanor McCrary, The Courier-Journal, 21 Sep. 2024
See all Example Sentences for inconclusive
Dictionary Entries Near inconclusive
Cite this Entry
“Inconclusive.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/inconclusive. Accessed 2 Jan. 2025.
Copy CitationKids Definition
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
Love words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
Share