as in erroneous
not showing that something is certainly true
The results of the test proved inconclusive. an inconclusive argument
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Recent Examples of inconclusive
The geneticist explained that while the fetus’s DNA appeared normal, the test was inconclusive due to extra DNA in her blood that didn’t seem to belong to either the baby or herself.
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Jordan Greene, PEOPLE, 30 Dec. 2025
Reassuring results from Micron breathed life back into the AI-infrastructure theme while a cool CPI reading allowed investors concerned about a hawkish Fed to exhale, allowing for a relief bounce in the indexes that for now looks welcome but inconclusive.
—Michael Santoli, CNBC, 18 Dec. 2025
Current research on generative AI’s impact on student learning is limited, inconclusive and tends to focus on older students – not K-12 children.
—Niral Shah, The Conversation, 15 Dec. 2025
For one thing, lessons from the war in Ukraine—an attritional, inconclusive struggle between two fundamentally land-centric armed forces—often do not apply directly to other kinds of conflicts.
—Justin Bronk, Foreign Affairs, 15 Dec. 2025
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Quick hits — Canales told reporters that the refs in the Panthers’ loss to the Bucs on Saturday never gave the Panthers the chance to replay a critical down after an erroneous whistle stopped it dead.—
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In Wiggins case, the court ruled the trial judge gave erroneous legal instructions to the jury.—
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Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey rejected claims that the officer acted in self-defense, saying after viewing the video that the federal account was inaccurate, as previously noted by The Center Square.—
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That demeaning statement has proven both accurate and inaccurate, depending on the president’s relationship with the vice president, their skill set, experience, and political ambition.—
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Everything was really incorrect for the period—shiny, sparkly, overdone—but the actual shapes and silhouettes of his clothes are quite accurate.—
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Avoid harsh or incorrect cleaners and follow manufacturer guidance to protect coatings, airflow, and internal components.—
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The London punk rebels seized the revolutionary spirit of 1977 with their raw manifesto The Clash, then refined their sound with the flawed Give ‘Em Enough Rope.—
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The foundation of this 2025 team is flawed, and McDaniel should shoulder just as much blame for this team’s issues, which pop up week to week, especially during the losses.—
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Experts immediately pointed out that Hassett had used a misleading method known as a cubic fit to make the mortality data appear less frightening.—
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For its misleading omissions, the Times story deserves a flunking grade.—
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As analysis, that’s not wrong, but where’s the sting of it inside this bizarre bonbon of a musical?—
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Despite his brilliance and intellect, he was prevented from having a full life by being born on the wrong side of Israel’s separation fence.—
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“Inconclusive.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/inconclusive. Accessed 13 Jan. 2026.
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