inconclusive
word
Definition
If something is inconclusive, it does not give a clear or definite answer, result, or decision.
Usage & Nuances
Commonly used in academic, scientific, legal, or medical contexts when results aren't clear. Opposite: 'conclusive.' Not typically used to describe opinions or feelings. Often paired with 'results,' 'evidence,' or 'tests.'
Spanish: no concluyente - inconclusoPortuguese (BR): inconclusivo - inconclusoPortuguese (PT): inconclusivo - inconclusivoChinese (Simplified): 无定论的 - 不确定的Chinese (Traditional): 無定論的 - 不確定的Hindi: अनिर्णायकArabic: غير حاسم - غير نهائيBengali: অনির্ণায়ক - অস্পষ্ট (ফলাফল/প্রমাণ)Russian: неокончательный - неопределённый (о результатах)Japanese: 決定的でない - 結論が出ないVietnamese: không kết luận được - chưa đủ kết luậnKorean: 결정적이지 않은 - 불확실한 (결과/증거)Turkish: sonuçsuz - kesin olmayanUrdu: غیر فیصلہ کن - غیر حتمیIndonesian: tidak meyakinkan - tidak konklusif
Example Sentences
The test results were inconclusive.
basic
Their evidence was inconclusive.
basic
The meeting ended with an inconclusive discussion.
basic
After hours of debate, the results were still inconclusive.
natural
The doctor's tests came back inconclusive, so more exams are needed.
natural
We hoped for a clear answer, but the findings were totally inconclusive.
natural