stillborn meaning

UK US /ˈstɪlbɔrn/ 2 syllables

stillborn (adjective): failing to accomplish an intended result.

stillborn has 2 meanings in this dictionary.

stillborn as an adjective

  1. failing to accomplish an intended result
    • an abortive revolt
    • a stillborn plot to assassinate the President

    Synonyms: abortive, unsuccessful

    Similar: unfruitful

  2. (of newborn infant) showing no signs of life at birth; not liveborn
    • a stillborn baby

    Similar: dead

How to pronounce stillborn

stillborn is pronounced /ˈstɪlbɔrn/ in American English. It has 2 syllables, with the stress on the first syllable.

Words that rhyme with stillborn

Scrabble score: 11 (letter breakdown)

Word lists: words starting with ST · words ending in RN · 9-letter words

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