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Abortive

Verb / ʌˈbɔ:rtɪv / Another word for abortive — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

Failing to produce the intended result; unsuccessful.

Synonyms & similar words

unsuccessful stillborn unsuccessful failed ineffective fruitless futile vain unproductive unavailing useless worthless ineffectual botched unsuccessful truncated disappointing unaccomplished incomplete unrealized aborted unfulfilled

Example sentences

  1. The abortive rocket launch left everyone disappointed.
  2. The abortive attempt at baking a cake resulted in a burnt mess.
  3. The abortive project had to be scrapped.
  4. The abortive plan to surprise her with a party failed.
  5. The abortive mission to rescue the hostages was unsuccessful.

Quotes

  • 'Failure is only the opportunity more intelligently to begin again. There is no disgrace in honest failure; there is disgrace in fearing to fail.' - Henry Ford
  • 'Success is not final, failure is not fatal: it is the courage to continue that counts.' - Winston Churchill
  • 'Success is stumbling from failure to failure with no loss of enthusiasm.' - Winston Churchill

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