Synonyms for

Canceled

Verb / ˈkænsʌld / Another word for canceled — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

To decide or announce that an event will not take place as planned

Synonyms & similar words

offset strikedown invalidate cancel calloff scrub scratch delete setoff scrapped abandoned postponed halted suspended terminated nixed dropped withdrawn quashed annulled revoked rescinded voided nullified invalidated countermanded repealed abrogated

Synonyms by register

Formal

annulled rescinded revoked terminated

Informal

called off scrapped nixed pooched

Literary

aborted quashed nullified

Antonyms

scheduled confirmed proceeding approved ongoing active maintained

Common collocations

  • canceled event
  • canceled flight
  • canceled order
  • canceled appointment
  • canceled meeting
  • canceled show
  • canceled contract

Word family

noun cancellation
verb cancel
adjective canceled
adverb cancelingly

Usage note

Often used in reference to events, appointments, or orders that will not take place as planned. Can also refer to the act of stopping or deleting something.

Example sentences

  1. The flight was canceled due to a mechanical issue.
  2. The concert was canceled because of the pandemic.
  3. We had to cancel our vacation plans because of the hurricane.
  4. The school canceled classes for the day because of the snowstorm.
  5. The company canceled their order after finding a better deal.

Quotes

  • Plans are nothing; planning is everything. - Dwight D. Eisenhower
  • A goal without a plan is just a wish. - Antoine de Saint-Exupéry
  • Plans are of little importance, but planning is essential. - Winston Churchill

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