a
bor
tive
Comparative
more abortive
Superlative
most abortive
1
failing to produce or accomplish the desired outcome
- The company's abortive attempt to launch a new product resulted in financial loss.
- The artist's ambitious project turned out to be an abortive endeavor, lacking the desired impact.
- The attempt to negotiate a peace agreement ended in an abortive effort, as neither side could reach a compromise.
- His abortive attempt to start a business left him deeply in debt and discouraged.
- The expedition was cut short due to an abortive attempt to climb the mountain, resulting in several injuries.
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