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inconclusive answer

[ɪnkənˈkluːsɪv ˈɑːnsər]
noun phrasepl: inconclusive answers
resposta inconclusiva
1. An answer or response that does not provide a definitive resolution, clear determination, or final judgment on a matter
The test results provided an inconclusive answer about the patient's condition.
Os resultados do teste forneceram uma resposta inconclusiva sobre a condição do paciente.
2. A reply that leaves questions unanswered or fails to settle a dispute
His inconclusive answer left everyone confused about his position on the issue.
Sua resposta inconclusiva deixou todos confusos sobre sua posição na questão.
NYC Slang
wishy-washy answer; non-answer
Synonyms
ambiguous answervague responseindefinite replyunclear answernon-committal response
Antonyms
conclusive answerdefinitive responseclear answerfinal answerdecisive reply

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
resposta inconclusiva
Standard usage across Brazil
São Paulo
resposta inconclusiva; resposta vaga
Both terms commonly used
Portugal
resposta inconclusiva; resposta indecisa
Both acceptable in Portuguese Portuguese

Related Idioms & Phrases

beat around the bush
talk in circles
leave someone in the dark
neither here nor there
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