attempted

/əˈtɛmpɾɪd/
/əˈtɛmptɪd/
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Definitions of attempted
  1. adjective
    tried unsuccessfully
    “attempted murder”
    synonyms:
    unsuccessful
    not successful; having failed or having an unfavorable outcome
Pronunciation
US
/əˈtɛmpɾɪd/
UK
/əˈtɛmptɪd/
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