Synonyms of stillborn

Adjective

1. abortive, stillborn, unsuccessful, unfruitful (vs. fruitful)

usage: failing to accomplish an intended result; "an abortive revolt"; "a stillborn plot to assassinate the President"

2. stillborn, dead (vs. alive)

usage: (of newborn infant) showing no signs of life at birth; not liveborn; "a stillborn baby"

Definition and meaning of stillborn (Dictionary)