English adjective: stillborn | |||
1. | stillborn failing to accomplish an intended result | ||
Samples | An abortive revolt. A stillborn plot to assassinate the President. | ||
Synonyms | abortive, unsuccessful | ||
Similar | unfruitful | ||
Antonyms | fruitful | ||
2. | stillborn (of newborn infant) showing no signs of life at birth; not liveborn | ||
Samples | A stillborn baby. | ||
Similar | dead | ||
Antonyms | alive, live | ||