noun
- the quality or state of being unsuccessful or failing to achieve an intended result
Usage: formal; rare
Examples
- The abortiveness of their initial marketing campaign led to a complete strategy overhaul.
- Despite months of planning, the abortiveness of the project became apparent early on.
- The committee discussed the abortiveness of previous reform attempts.
- Her frustration grew with the abortiveness of each negotiation attempt.
- The abortiveness of the rescue mission prompted an investigation into the planning process.