abortive
adjective | /abortive/
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failing to produce the intended result; unsuccessful
abortive
adjective | /abortive/
Essential WordsMEDIUMfailing to produce the intended result; unsuccessful
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Synonyms
unsuccessfulfutileunproductivevain
Antonyms
successfuleffectivefruitful
Examples
"Their abortive attempt to merge companies left both weaker."
"An abortive mission returned without meeting objectives."
Source: Essential WordsAdded: 11/13/2025
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