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

The conflict publicly resurfaced during negotiations for an aborted third Sex and the City film. — Declan Gallagher, Entertainment Weekly, 15 July 2026

The Herald could not independently verify communications between the airline and government officials, and the carrier has not publicly commented on the circumstances surrounding the aborted trip. — Antonio María Delgado, Miami Herald, 9 July 2026

This is Hague’s third launch, although his first was an aborted Soyuz mission. — Richard Tribou, The Orlando Sentinel, 9 July 2026

The aborted shipments were linked to both of Hornby’s businesses, In Time Worldwide Express Limited and Global Customs Systems UK Limited. — News Desk, Artforum, 8 July 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