stillborn
/ˈstɪlˌbɔrn/
adjective
- Born dead (referring to a baby or animal).
- She gave birth to a stillborn child at full term.
- The stillborn puppy was buried in the backyard.
- The vet explained why the foal was stillborn.
- Failing to develop or succeed; unsuccessful from the start.
- The peace talks were stillborn because neither side would compromise.
- The project was stillborn due to lack of funding.
- His stillborn business idea never attracted any investors.
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noun
- A baby or animal that is born dead.
- The farm lost two stillborns this season.
- The mother held a funeral for her stillborn.
- Support groups help parents who have had a stillborn.