inconclusively

Thân thiện

The meeting ended inconclusively.

Definition

Adverb 1. In a manner that does not lead to a definite result, decision, or end: The action or process finishes without a clear conclusion, resolution, or final agreement being reached.

Usage

The adverb "inconclusively" is used to describe how an action, event, or discussion ends. It emphasizes the lack of a final, decisive, or certain outcome. It is typically placed after the verb it modifies.

Examples

• The investigation ended inconclusively, leaving many questions unanswered.
• They debated the issue for hours but argued inconclusively.
• The experiment concluded inconclusively, so the scientists decided to run more tests.
• The first round of peace talks finished inconclusively.

Advanced Usage

• "to end inconclusively": This is the most common collocation, describing meetings, discussions, trials, games, or research that finish without a clear winner, verdict, or result.
• "to argue/discuss/debate inconclusively": Describes a prolonged exchange of views that fails to produce a definitive agreement or conclusion.

Variants and Related Words

• Inconclusive (adjective): Not leading to a definite conclusion or result.
• Conclusively (adverb): In a decisive way that settles an issue.

Synonyms

• Indefinitely
• Inconclusively (has no perfect synonym, but these convey related ideas of uncertainty): Ambiguously, indeterminately, unresolvedly.

Antonyms

• Conclusively
• Decisively
• Definitely
• Finally

Học thuật

Adverb

1. not conclusively
   • the meeting ended inconclusively