Translation guide
Describes an attempt or effort that lacks clear direction, purpose, or a plan. The focus is on the lack of aim rather than the attempt itself.
To describe an attempt made without a clear goal, plan, or direction, often resulting in inefficiency or failure.
A direct and natural way to say 'aimless attempt'. 当て means aim or goal, so 当てのない literally means 'without aim'.
彼の当てのない試みは結局失敗に終わった。
His aimless attempt ended in failure after all.
Uses 目的 (purpose/goal) to emphasize the lack of objective. Slightly more formal than 当てのない.
目的のない試みは時間の無駄だ。
An aimless attempt is a waste of time.
やみくも means 'reckless' or 'haphazard', implying acting without thinking or direction. Often used for blind or desperate attempts.
やみくもな試みでは成功しない。
You won't succeed with a haphazard attempt.
Literally 'attempts at whatever one can get one's hands on'. Implies trying many things without a plan, often out of desperation.
彼は手当たり次第の試みを繰り返したが、どれもうまくいかなかった。
He repeated aimless attempts, trying anything he could, but none worked.