Unconclusive: meaning, definitions and examples

Use when describing something that does not provide a clear or definite result. It might imply uncertainty, but it is less commonly used in modern English.

• The experiment's results were unconclusive, leading to more questions than answers.

Use when something does not lead to a firm conclusion or decision. It is commonly used in scientific, legal, or investigative contexts.

• The trial ended with inconclusive evidence, so the case was dismissed.

Use when referring to a person who cannot make a decision, or a situation where a decision cannot be easily made. It often has a negative connotation when describing people.

• She is so indecisive that even choosing a restaurant becomes a long ordeal.

Use when something has more than one possible interpretation or is unclear. It's often used in literature, communication, or descriptions of statements that can be understood in multiple ways.

• Her reply was ambiguous, and no one knew what she really meant.

Use when something is not fixed or limited, often referring to time or quantity. It suggests the possibility of change or that something remains undefined.

• The project has been postponed for an indefinite period.