faintattempt
nounUK /feɪnt əˈtɛmpt/
US /feɪnt əˈtɛmpt/
A faint attempt is a very weak try to do something.
He made a faint attempt to catch the ball, but it was too far away.
OTHER MEANINGS
2. A try made without much energy or hope.
Her faint attempt to smile showed she was still sad.
3. A small, barely noticeable effort to do something.
There was a faint attempt at cleaning the room before guests arrived.
4. A try that almost fails or is hardly seen.
The team's faint attempt to score ended quickly.