feeble attempt

Frequency: 6.89.1 per million words

A poorly executed or unsuccessful try to do something.

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Examples (10)

  • His feeble attempt to fix the computer only made things worse.
  • The team made a feeble attempt to defend their lead in the final minutes.
  • She gave a feeble attempt at an apology after the incident.
  • The politician's feeble attempt to explain the scandal convinced no one.
  • After running for hours, he could only manage a feeble attempt at the final sprint.
  • The student's feeble attempt to complete the assignment was clearly rushed.
  • Despite his feeble attempt to hide his emotions, everyone could see he was upset.
  • The company's feeble attempt at damage control failed to restore public trust.
  • Her feeble attempt to lift the heavy box showed she needed help.
  • The burglar made a feeble attempt to escape through the locked window.