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Attempted Definition & Meaning

1. Tried to do something, but did not succeed.

Example: She attempted to climb the mountain, but had to turn back due to bad weather.

2. Made an effort to achieve something.

Example: He attempted to learn a new language, but found it too difficult.

3. Tried to commit a crime or harmful act, but failed.

Example: The burglar attempted to break into the house, but the alarm scared him away.

4. Made an unsuccessful effort to solve a problem or answer a question.

Example: The student attempted to solve the math problem, but got the wrong answer.

5. Tried to accomplish something, but faced obstacles or challenges.

Example: The team attempted to win the championship, but lost in the final game.

Examples of the word attempted used in sentences.

  • John attempted to surprise his wife by cooking dinner, but he burned the food.
  • Sarah attempted to climb the mountain, but it was too steep for her.
  • Bob attempted to repair his car, but he couldn't figure out the problem.
  • Tom attempted to bake a cake but it burned in the oven.
  • Maria attempted to learn French by herself but found it difficult.
  • The thief attempted to break into the house, but the alarm went off and he ran away.
  • Despite her fear of heights, Maria attempted to climb the mountain and succeeded.
  • Ann attempted to bake a cake for her friend's birthday, but it turned out burnt.
  • The cat attempted to catch the bird, but it flew away quickly.
  • John attempted to fix his car himself, but ended up making it worse.
  • The student's attempted explanation of the theory was met with confusion from the rest of the class.
  • The burglar was caught and arrested for attempted burglary.
  • The company attempted to launch a new product, but it didn't receive as much consumer interest as they hoped.
  • I attempted to fix my bike, but it still doesn't work properly.
  • The athlete was praised for her attempted record-breaking performance in the race.
  • She attempted to bake a chocolate cake for her friend's birthday but it turned out to be a disaster.
  • She attempted to cook a fancy meal for her friends, but burned the main dish.
  • They attempted to climb the mountain, but had to turn back due to bad weather.
  • He attempted to speak Spanish, but struggled with the pronunciation.
  • The thief attempted to break into the house, but was caught by the police.
  • He attempted to bake a cake for the first time, but it turned out burnt.
  • She attempted to learn Spanish by herself, but found it too difficult without a teacher.
  • I attempted to run a marathon, but only made it halfway before giving up.
  • The suspect attempted to rob the bank, but was caught by the police.
  • John attempted to fix his car, but ended up making it worse.
  • The suspect attempted to escape from police custody but was caught before he could get far.
  • John attempted to fix the broken lamp, but unfortunately, he only made it worse.
  • Sarah attempted to learn a new language, but found it too difficult to keep up with the lessons.
  • The company attempted to cut costs by reducing employee benefits, but it resulted in low productivity and high turnover rates.
  • Despite having no experience in baking, Lisa attempted to make a chocolate cake for her friend’s birthday party.
  • During the interview, the applicant attempted to justify their lack of experience with irrelevant anecdotes.
  • The hiker narrowly survived an attempted mugging on a remote trail in the mountains.
  • Despite having no singing talent, John attempted to audition for The Voice.
  • The company's security team thwarted an attempted cyber attack on their servers.
  • The terrorists attempted to plant a bomb in the crowded shopping center, but their plan was foiled by the police.
  • The detective's attempted interrogation tactics only served to further enrage the suspect.
  • Despite the chef's best efforts, the dish was an attempted recreation of a family recipe that fell short of expectations.
  • The emergency responders valiantly attempted to save the victim, but unfortunately it was too late.
  • The athlete's attempted comeback after a year-long injury was ultimately unsuccessful.
  • The political candidate's attempted smear campaign backfired, causing a backlash from the public.
  • Sarah's attempted explanation only added to the confusion, leaving her colleagues with more questions than answers.
  • The rescue team successfully rescued the stranded hikers after an attempted search that lasted hours.
  • Despite having attempted to complete the project several times, the results still fell short of expectations.
  • The security guard noticed the attempted break-in and quickly alerted law enforcement officials.
  • Despite being a formidable opponent, the chess master was unable to prevent his opponent from making an attempted capture of his king.
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