self-canceling

adjective

self-can·​cel·​ing ˌself-ˈkan(t)-s(ə-)liŋ 

variants or self-cancelling

: cancelling or negating itself

self-canceling turn signals

a self-cancelling effect

Examples of self-canceling in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

For clients with shorter life expectancies, more advanced tools such as self-canceling installment notes or private annuities may be appropriate, removing large values from the estate without triggering gift tax. — Matthew F. Erskine, Forbes.com, 7 Apr. 2025

The automotive company said that the turn signal self-canceling feature may not function properly, the NHTSA report said. — Ahjané Forbes, USA TODAY, 31 Dec. 2024

The levers are adjustable, the dash talks to your phone, and the blinkers offer a highly decadent self-cancelling feature. — New Atlas, 9 Oct. 2024

Even leaving aside the disregard for the actors and crew, the message, in retrospect, began to seem self-canceling. — Jesse Green, New York Times, 18 Mar. 2024

Word History

First Known Use

1837, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for self-canceling

• canceling
• cancelling