inconclusive
Translation
inconclusive, indecisive
Examples
The evidence was inconclusive.
The evidence was inconclusive.
The meeting ended on an inconclusive note.
The meeting ended on an inconclusive note.
Grammar Patterns
((sth.)) is inconclusive. The evidence was inconclusive.
Similar Words
Synonyms: indecisive, unsettled, ambiguous; Antonyms: conclusive, decisive, definitive
Etymology
From 'in-' (not) + 'conclusive' (leading to a firm conclusion). Meaning 'not leading to a conclusion'.
Memory Tips
If the results are 'inconclusive', you can't draw a 'conclusion'.