Definitions

1. adjective

relating to or characterized by aposiopesis, or the act of interrupting oneself as if to stop speaking in midsentence

“The writer’s aposiopetic style added to the mystery of the novel, leaving readers wondering about the character’s motivations.”

2. noun

a sentence or passage that is left unfinished as if the speaker has been interrupted or is unwilling to continue

“The aposiopetic phrase hung in the air, a stark reminder of the tragedy that had occurred.”