Abortive (Adjective)
Meaning
Failing to accomplish an intended result; "an abortive revolt"; "a stillborn plot to assassinate the President".
Classification
All adjective clusters.
Examples
- The team's abortive attempt to climb Mount Everest ended in disappointment after they encountered harsh weather conditions.
- The company's abortive merger talks left both parties in a disadvantaged position.
- The group's abortive efforts to establish a new community center were thwarted by bureaucratic red tape.
- The government's abortive strategy to address the economic crisis led to widespread disillusionment among voters.
- The nation's abortive negotiations with the neighboring country resulted in no significant breakthroughs.