Synonyms for
Cancelled
Definition
to decide or announce that an event will not take place or that something is no longer valid
Synonyms & similar words
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Antonyms
Common collocations
- cancelled flight
- cancelled order
- cancelled event
- cancelled appointment
- cancelled show
- cancelled contract
- cancelled subscription
Word family
Usage note
The adjective 'cancelled' is often used in American English, while 'canceled' is the preferred spelling in British English. It typically implies that something planned or scheduled will no longer take place.
Example sentences
- The flight was cancelled because of the storm.
- The concert was cancelled due to the singer's illness.
- The meeting was cancelled at the last minute.
- The school trip was cancelled because of low enrollment.
- The game was cancelled because of the field conditions.
Quotes
Plans are only good intentions unless they immediately degenerate into hard work. - Peter Drucker
Plans are nothing; planning is everything. - Dwight D. Eisenhower
The best-laid plans of mice and men often go awry. - Robert Burns