conclusive

[kuhn-kloo-siv] / kənˈklu sɪv /

ADJECTIVE

definite, final

Synonyms

STRONGEST

compelling convincing decisive indisputable irrefutable irrevocable precise unambiguous undeniable unmistakable

WEAK

absolute all out clear clinching cogent deciding demonstrative determinant determinative flat out incontrovertible irrefragable irrefrangible litmus test resolving revealing settling straight out telling ultimate unanswerable unarguable unconditional unquestionable what you see is what you get

Antonyms

STRONGEST

ambiguous disputable doubtful dubious indefinite questionable refutable uncertain unsure

WEAK

inconclusive

Example Sentences

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To develop a meaningful deterrent, no country would wait until conclusive public evidence proved its adversaries had nuclear weapons.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 7, 2026

"They don't see any conclusive evidence here to say that Joe Newell has touched this with a punishable part of the arm," he added.

From BBC • May 29, 2026

But the internal research it conducted was conclusive.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 16, 2026

But a review in 2024 found there was not enough conclusive evidence of his age.

From Barron's • May 15, 2026

Dates inscribed on many of the coins provided the most conclusive proof of the time in which the ship had sailed and had met with disaster.

From "Shipwrecked!" by Martin W. Sandler

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