Definition of Abortive
an unproductive attempt
Examples of Abortive in a sentence
1. When the rebels’ plan to take over the castle proved abortive, they were caught and executed. 🔉
2. The surgery was abortive and did not repair the damage to the man’s heart. 🔉
3. Because of the stormy weather, the explorer’s trip to Antarctica was abortive. 🔉
4. The plan to build a bridge to link the two islands became abortive when the two governments refused to share the project cost. 🔉
5. Although I watched the baking show repeatedly, my effort to make the same cake as the master chef proved abortive. 🔉
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