attempted

adjectiveverbcommon in dialogue

//əˈtɛmptɪd//

Tried, with the connotation of failure.

adjective

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Tried, with the connotation of failure.
She is facing jail time for attempted robbery.
an attempted coup

verb

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Also a form of attemptsimple past and past participle of attempt

attacking · Carrying out an attack.attain · To come to or reach (a place) by motion or progression.attempt · To try.

attempted · Tried, with the connotation of failure.

attend · Senses relating to caring for or waiting on someone, or…attendance · The act of attending; the state of being present; presence.attendant · One who attends; one who works with or watches over someone…

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