Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
failed-attempt-to
phrase
/feɪld əˈtɛmpt tu/
Definition
An unsuccessful effort made to achieve something.
Examples
- After a failed attempt to climb the mountain, they decided to take a different route.
- His failed attempt to fix the car led to even more problems.
- She learned valuable lessons from her failed attempts to start a business.
Meaning
The phrase refers to a situation where a person or group tries to accomplish a task or goal but does not succeed in doing so.
Synonyms
- unsuccessful effort
- fruitless try
- foiled attempt
