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inconclusiveness

[ ˌɪnkənˈkluːsɪvnəs ]

Noun

^{Context #1 | Noun}

in academic discussion

The state or quality of not leading to a definite conclusion or result; the lack of decisiveness or finality in a debate or argument.

Synonyms

ambiguity, inconclusivity, indecisiveness, uncertainty.

Which Synonym Should You Choose?

Word	Description / Examples
inconclusiveness	Use when talking about a situation or evidence that does not lead to a final decision or conclusion. The inconclusiveness of the results makes it hard to take further actions The investigation's inconclusiveness frustrated many people
indecisiveness	Focuses on a person's inability to make a decision or act with determination. His indecisiveness about the project caused delays The company's indecisiveness affected its market performance
uncertainty	Describes a general lack of certainty or assurance, often used in various contexts from scientific to daily life. The uncertainty about the weather made it hard to plan the event Financial uncertainty can cause a lot of stress for families
ambiguity	Applies to situations where something can have multiple interpretations or meanings. Her statement was full of ambiguity, making it hard to understand her true intentions The ambiguity of the contract terms caused a lot of confusion
inconclusivity	Used rarely but in a similar manner to 'inconclusiveness,' mainly in formal or academic contexts. The inconclusivity of the findings requires additional studies Due to the inconclusivity of the research, no definitive answers can be provided

Examples of usage

The inconclusiveness of the research findings left the scientists puzzled.
The inconclusiveness of the evidence made it difficult for the jury to reach a verdict.

^{Context #2 | Noun}

in investigations

The failure to produce a definite or clear result in an investigation or inquiry; the lack of concrete evidence or proof.

Synonyms

inconclusive nature, indefinite result, indefiniteness.

Which Synonym Should You Choose?

Word	Description / Examples
inconclusiveness	Repeated entry, likely a mistake, same as above.
inconclusive nature	Describes the inherent quality of being inconclusive, often used in scientific or legal contexts to describe findings or evidence. The inconclusive nature of the evidence made it hard for the jury to reach a verdict
indefiniteness	Used to describe something lacking clear definition or certainty, often used in philosophical or abstract discussions. The indefiniteness of the concept made it difficult to fully grasp
indefinite result	Describes a result that is not clear or has no definite conclusion, often used in tests or experiments. The experiment led to an indefinite result, requiring further investigation

Examples of usage

The inconclusiveness of the DNA samples hindered the detectives' ability to solve the case.
The inconclusiveness of the forensic analysis led to the case being left open.

Translations

Translations of the word "inconclusiveness" in other languages:

🇵🇹 inconclusividade

🇮🇳 अधूरापन

🇩🇪 Unschlüssigkeit

🇮🇩 ketidakpastian

🇺🇦 невизначеність

🇵🇱 niejednoznaczność

🇯🇵 結論が出ないこと

🇫🇷 inconclusivité

🇪🇸 inconclusividad

🇹🇷 belirsizlik

🇰🇷 결론 없음

🇸🇦 عدم الحسم

🇨🇿 nepřesvědčivost

🇸🇰 nepresvedčivosť

🇨🇳 未决

🇸🇮 neodločnost

🇮🇸 óákveðni

🇰🇿 шешілмегендік

🇬🇪 დაუსრულებლობა

🇦🇿 qərarsızlıq

🇲🇽 inconclusividad

Etymology

The word 'inconclusiveness' originated from the combination of the prefix 'in-' meaning 'not' or 'opposite of', 'conclusive' meaning 'leading to a firm decision or result', and the suffix '-ness' indicating a quality or state. It first appeared in the English language in the early 19th century.