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inconclusive

[in-kuhn-kloo-siv] / ˌɪn kənˈklu sɪv /
ADJECTIVE
up in the air
Synonyms
STRONGEST
ambiguous deficient incomplete uncertain unconvincing uneventful unsatisfactory unsettled vague
WEAK
indecisive indeterminate lacking open undecided unfateful unfinished
Antonyms
STRONGEST
adequate certain clear definite perfect satisfactory sufficient sure
WEAK
conclusive decisive

Example Sentences

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A leadership change and inconclusive evidence of artificial-intelligence momentum left Adobe investors with more questions than answers after Thursday’s earnings report.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 13, 2026

Independent polling has painted an inconclusive picture about which Democratic candidate would be more competitive in November.

From Salon • Mar. 2, 2026

The finale of “It Was Just an Accident” is disturbingly inconclusive.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 17, 2026

Her husband was by her side throughout the inconclusive examinations.

From BBC • Feb. 14, 2026

Lazear had read Finlay’s paper and thought his experiments, while clearly inconclusive, showed promise and should be carried out more fully.

From "An American Plague: The True and Terrifying Story of the Yellow Fever Epidemic of 1793" by Jim Murphy