aborted
adjective
abort·ed
ə-ˈbȯr-təd 
1
: stopped before completion especially because of problems or danger
an aborted rocket launch
2
: failing to achieve the desired result : ending without success : abortive
He made several aborted attempts to escape.
Examples of aborted in a Sentence
Recent Examples on the Web
And the Bush administration immediately faced intense scrutiny for its possible role in the aborted coup.
—
James Trapani, Fortune, 6 Jan. 2026
This is Hague’s third launch, although his first was an aborted Soyuz mission.
—Richard Tribou, The Orlando Sentinel, 4 Jan. 2026
An investigation found that pilot errors during the aborted landing prevented the plane from gaining altitude, leading to the fatal accident.
—Evan Moore, Charlotte Observer, 18 Dec. 2025
The vocals mutate like asphyxiated Wingdings and aborted thoughts.
—Kieran Press-Reynolds, Pitchfork, 17 Dec. 2025
See All Example Sentences for aborted
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
James Trapani, Fortune, 6 Jan. 2026
This is Hague’s third launch, although his first was an aborted Soyuz mission.
—Richard Tribou, The Orlando Sentinel, 4 Jan. 2026
An investigation found that pilot errors during the aborted landing prevented the plane from gaining altitude, leading to the fatal accident.
—Evan Moore, Charlotte Observer, 18 Dec. 2025
The vocals mutate like asphyxiated Wingdings and aborted thoughts.
—Kieran Press-Reynolds, Pitchfork, 17 Dec. 2025
See All Example Sentences for aborted
Cite this Entry
“Aborted.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/aborted. Accessed 8 Jan. 2026.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
Share