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ABORTIVE Synonyms

There are 14 synonyms of the word abortive. (exact relations)
There is 0 hypernym of the word abortive. (close relations)
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unsuccessful
adjectiveadj
adjective

• not successful; having failed or having an unfavorable outcome

adjective satellite

• failing to accomplish an intended result

barren
adjectiveadj
noun

• an uninhabited wilderness that is worthless for cultivation

adjective satellite

• providing no shelter or sustenance

• not bearing offspring

• completely wanting or lacking

empty
adjectiveadj
adjective

• holding or containing nothing

noun

• a container that has been emptied

adjective satellite

• devoid of significance or force

• needing nourishment

• emptied of emotion

verb

• make void or empty of contents

• become empty or void of its content

• leave behind empty; move out of

• remove the contents of a container

• excrete or discharge from the body

fruitless
verb, adjectivev, adj
adjective satellite

• unproductive of success

futile
adjectiveadj
adjective satellite

• producing no result or effect

• unproductive of success

ineffective
adjectiveadj
adjective

• not producing an intended effect

adjective satellite

• lacking in power or forcefulness

• lacking the ability or skill to perform effectively; inadequate

ineffectual
adjectiveadj
adjective

• not producing an intended effect

adjective satellite

• producing no result or effect

• lacking in power or forcefulness

pointless
adjectiveadj
adjective

• not having a point especially a sharp point

adjective satellite

• serving no useful purpose; having no excuse for being

• having no points scores

unavailing
adjectiveadj
adjective satellite

• producing no result or effect

unproductive
adjectiveadj
adjective

• not producing or capable of producing

adjective satellite

• not producing desired results

vain
adjectiveadj
adjective satellite

• characteristic of false pride; having an exaggerated sense of self-importance

• unproductive of success

worthless
adjectiveadj
adjective

• lacking in usefulness or value

adjective satellite

• morally reprehensible

in vain
adverb

• to no avail

stillborn
nounn
adjective satellite

• failing to accomplish an intended result

• (of newborn infant) showing no signs of life at birth; not liveborn

Alternatives for UNSUCCESSFUL

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