abortive

/əˈbɔːrtɪv/
adjective
  1. Failing to produce the intended result; unsuccessful.
    • Her abortive efforts to start a small business left her discouraged but determined.
    • The team's abortive attempt to climb the mountain ended when a storm hit.
    • The government's abortive peace plan collapsed after only two weeks.
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