Associations to the word «Stillborn»

Wiktionary

STILLBORN, adjective. Dead at birth.
STILLBORN, adjective. (figuratively) (by extension) Ignored, without influence, or unsuccessful from the outset; abortive.
STILLBORN, noun. A baby that is born dead.

Dictionary definition

STILLBORN, adjective. Failing to accomplish an intended result; "an abortive revolt"; "a stillborn plot to assassinate the President".
STILLBORN, adjective. (of newborn infant) showing no signs of life at birth; not liveborn; "a stillborn baby".

Wise words

Words, words, words! They shut one off from the universe. Three quarters of the time one's never in contact with things, only with the beastly words that stand for them.
Aldous Huxley