"stillborn" in the adjective sense
1. abortive, stillborn, unsuccessful
failing to accomplish an intended result
"an abortive revolt"
"a stillborn plot to assassinate the President"
2. stillborn
of newborn infant) showing no signs of life at birth not liveborn
"a stillborn baby"
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