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.
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The first vote, which took place the previous evening, was inconclusive and produced black smoke.
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Jordan Kinsey, CBS News, 17 May 2025
Black smoke billows after a pair of inconclusive votes, while white smoke will immediately billow if a new pontiff is chosen.
—Katie Primm, NBC news, 9 May 2025
The first vote, which took place the previous evening, was inconclusive and produced black smoke.
—Kate Nalepinski, MSNBC Newsweek, 8 May 2025
Pike publicly criticized the commanders of the regiment for the lack of discipline and cowardice displayed in battle, which eventually led to an inconclusive court of inquiry.
—Arkansas Online, 3 May 2025
See All Example Sentences for inconclusive
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“Inconclusive.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/inconclusive. Accessed 4 Jun. 2025.
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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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