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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

Immigration agents needed to run the suspect’s various forms of ID through different systems, and if the results were inconclusive, book the person into custody for further investigation.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 5, 2026

We’ve just made our way through inconclusive revolutions on the same topic, trying to make up our minds how we feel about nature.

From "The Lives of a Cell" by Lewis Thomas

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