1. not leading to a firm conclusion or result; not decisive

Examples

• The medical tests were inconclusive, so the doctor ordered more examinations.
• After hours of debate, the meeting ended with inconclusive results.
• The evidence against the suspect was inconclusive and insufficient for conviction.
• The research findings were inconclusive due to the small sample size.
• The investigation produced inconclusive evidence about the cause of the accident.
• Her inconclusive answer left everyone wondering what she really thought.