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'.
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.
やみくも means 'reckless' or 'haphazard', implying acting without thinking or direction. Often used for blind or desperate attempts.
Literally 'attempts at whatever one can get one's hands on'. Implies trying many things without a plan, often out of desperation.
An aimless attempt is a waste of time.
You won't succeed with a haphazard attempt.
He repeated aimless attempts, trying anything he could, but none worked.