stillborn
/ˈstɪɫˈbɔɹn/
having failed before beginning; never implemented
“The reform initiative was stillborn due to lack of support.”
Origin: Middle English stille motionless, quiet + boren born; literally born dead
/ˈstɪɫˈbɔɹn/
having failed before beginning; never implemented
“The reform initiative was stillborn due to lack of support.”
Origin: Middle English stille motionless, quiet + boren born; literally born dead