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

Two Southwest Airlines flights had a close call on Saturday near Nashville International Airport as an aborted landing brought one plane into the direct path of another jet that was taking off. —Kris Van Cleave, CBS News, 21 Apr. 2026

This is Hague’s third launch, although his first was an aborted Soyuz mission. —Richard Tribou, The Orlando Sentinel, 19 Apr. 2026

Shortly before the collision, another plane on the other side of the airport declared an emergency after an aborted landing and odor in the cabin. —Alexandra Skores, CNN Money, 25 Mar. 2026

Duffy said a United Airlines flight experienced an aborted takeoff Sunday morning, which is where the emergency vehicle that was struck on the runway was headed. —Brady Knox, The Washington Examiner, 24 Mar. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1611, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Rhymes for aborted

• assorted
• comported
• consorted
• contorted
• deported
• distorted
• escorted
• exhorted
• exported
• extorted
• imported
• purported