What is another word for attempted?
Pronunciation: [ɐtˈɛmptɪd] (IPA) 
Attempted is a word used to describe an action that was tried or undertaken but wasn't successful. Other words that can be used as synonyms for attempted include tried, sought, endeavored, aspired, aimed, strived, labored, exerted, and struggled. Attempted is commonly used in legal and law enforcement contexts, such as attempted murder, attempted theft, or attempted fraud. In everyday conversation, attempted can also be used to describe less serious actions, such as attempted baking, attempted singing, or attempted DIY. Whatever the context, attempted implies an effort was made, but the outcome was not achieved.
