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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

There is no conclusive evidence as to what those shipments contained.

From Barron's • Mar. 16, 2026

A 2021 study was less conclusive but suggested that wearing sports uniforms "may yield small improvements" in activity levels throughout the day.

From BBC • Feb. 21, 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

He hoped to get conclusive answers from Admiral Ulysses Sharp, commander of the Pacific fleet, who was monitoring the situation from his base in Hawaii.

From "Most Dangerous: Daniel Ellsberg and the Secret History of the Vietnam War" by Steve Sheinkin

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