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Inconclusive vs Unsubstantiated - What's the difference?

inconclusive | unsubstantiated |

As adjectives the difference between inconclusive and unsubstantiated

is that inconclusive is not conclusive, not leading to a conclusion while unsubstantiated is lacking substantiation; without evidence.

inconclusive

English

Adjective

(en adjective)
  • Not conclusive, not leading to a conclusion
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    unsubstantiated

    English

    Adjective

    (en adjective)
  • Lacking substantiation; without evidence.