An open verdict is a legal term that means a verdict that is given when a jury or judge cannot reach a conclusive decision on a case. When a case falls under an open verdict, it means that there is no clear or agreed-upon outcome. Some synonyms for an open verdict include inconclusive, undecided, uncertain, indefinite, unresolved, indeterminate, and ambiguous. These words suggest that the case remains unresolved, and there is no definite decision to be made. An open verdict can often be frustrating for all involved parties, but it is a necessary process of the legal system to ensure that all evidence is considered before coming to a final verdict.