attempted Definition
tried or tried to do something, but did not succeed.
Using attempted: Examples
Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "attempted" can be used in various situations through the following examples!
Example
He made an attempted robbery at the bank but was caught by the police.
Example
She attempted to climb the mountain but had to turn back due to bad weather.
Example
The company made an attempted takeover of its rival but failed.
attempted Synonyms and Antonyms
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Summary: attempted in Brief
'Attempted' [əˈtemptɪd] is an adjective that describes trying or trying to do something, but not succeeding. It is often used in legal contexts, such as 'an attempted robbery,' and can also be used more generally, as in 'She attempted to climb the mountain but had to turn back due to bad weather.' Synonyms for 'attempted' include 'unsuccessful,' 'failed,' and 'uncompleted.'
