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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

On Monday, the Pima County Sheriff’s Department addressed reports that there may be video of the suspect at Guthrie’s door on a day prior to her abduction, saying it was inconclusive.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 24, 2026

Her husband was by her side throughout the inconclusive examinations.

From BBC • Feb. 14, 2026

Disease usually results from inconclusive negotiations for symbiosis, an overstepping of the line by one side or the other, a biologic misinterpretation of borders.

From "The Lives of a Cell" by Lewis Thomas