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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