Synonyms for

Cancelled

Verb / ˈkænsʌld / Another word for cancelled — 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to decide or announce that an event will not take place or that something is no longer valid

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Common collocations

  • cancelled flight
  • cancelled order
  • cancelled event
  • cancelled appointment
  • cancelled show
  • cancelled contract
  • cancelled subscription

Word family

verb cancel
adjective cancelled

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

  1. The flight was cancelled because of the storm.
  2. The concert was cancelled due to the singer's illness.
  3. The meeting was cancelled at the last minute.
  4. The school trip was cancelled because of low enrollment.
  5. 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

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