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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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The U.A.E. is pressing for a conclusive outcome to the war.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 1, 2026

Since 2008, the government has taken no conclusive action, leaving shareholders in purgatory.

From Barron's • Mar. 20, 2026

"Studies have found increasing TFA levels in remote Arctic ice-cores and our results provide the first conclusive evidence that virtually all of these deposits can be explained by these gases."

From Science Daily • Feb. 6, 2026

“Steal” is conclusive in its ending, leaving Zara more capable than she was at the beginning of the show.

From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 21, 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

From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.