attempted
UK: əˈtɛmptɪd | US: əˈtɛmptɪd
adj. describing an action that was tried but not necessarily completed or successful
vt. (past tense) made an effort to accomplish something
The word "attempted" derives from the verb "attempt," which entered Middle English from Old French "atempter," meaning "to try or undertake." The Latin root is "attemptare," a combination of "ad-" (toward) + "temptare" (to test or try). Over time, "attempt" evolved to signify effort toward a goal, and the suffix "-ed" marks it as a past action or adjective. The morphemes retain their original spelling, reflecting the word's logical construction.
The police arrested him for attempted robbery.
She attempted to solve the puzzle but gave up after an hour.
The attempted coup failed due to lack of support.
His attempted apology only made the situation worse.
The team attempted a risky strategy during the match.