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Definition attempted in British English

attempted adjective

adjective
/əˈtemptɪd/
1

used about things that someone tries to do but does not succeed in doing, especially things that are wrong or illegal

Example

attempted murder/rape/robbery/suicide

Example

Leaders of the attempted coup were rounded up and executed.

Definition attempted in British English