Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

stillborn

Adjective
/ˈstɪl.bɔːrn/
Definition
A term referring to an infant that is born without signs of life.
Examples
  • The stillborn baby was a tragic loss for the family.
  • The project was stillborn, lacking the necessary support to succeed.
Meaning
It can also describe something that is unsuccessful or fails to develop.
Synonyms
  • nonviable
  • dead
  • failed