English · Word Candidate

attempted

/əˈtɛmptɪd/

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Both English Tiếng Việt

Meaning · English

Tried, with the connotation of failure.

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

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Adjective

She is facing jail time for attempted robbery.

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Common questions

What does “attempted” mean?

Tried, with the connotation of failure.

Is “attempted” formal or informal?

No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.

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