adjective
- failing to achieve the intended result; unsuccessful
- ending prematurely; cut short before completion
Examples
- The rescue mission was abortive due to bad weather conditions.
- After three abortive attempts, she finally passed the driving test.
- The peace talks ended in an abortive agreement that satisfied no one.
- His abortive career in music led him to pursue teaching instead.
- The company’s abortive expansion into Europe cost millions of dollars.
- The abortive coup attempt was quickly suppressed by government forces.