attempted
/əˈtɛmptɪd/
Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.
Meaning · English
Tried, with the connotation of failure.
Adjective
Examples
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.