1. in a manner that does not settle or decide a question; without reaching a definite conclusion

Examples

• The evidence pointed inconclusively in both directions, leaving the jury uncertain.
• The study ended inconclusively, with results that could not be clearly interpreted.
• He spoke inconclusively about his plans, never committing to a specific date.
• The debate concluded inconclusively, with neither side winning a clear victory.
• The test results were inconclusively ambiguous and required further investigation.