abortively

[uh-bawr-tiv-lee]

abortively Definition

in a manner that fails to achieve the intended goal or purpose.

Using abortively: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "abortively" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

  • Example

    The project was abortively ended due to lack of funding.

  • Example

    He tried abortively to fix the car himself, but ended up making it worse.

  • Example

    The negotiations were abortively terminated when both parties failed to reach an agreement.

abortively Synonyms and Antonyms

Antonyms for abortively

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Summary: abortively in Brief

'Abortively' [uh-bawr-tiv-lee] is an adverb that describes something that fails to achieve its intended goal or purpose. It is often used to describe projects, attempts, or negotiations that end unsuccessfully, as in 'The negotiations were abortively terminated when both parties failed to reach an agreement.' Synonyms include 'unsuccessfully,' 'ineffectually,' and 'fruitlessly.'