feeble attempt -

 

lacking physical strength, especially as a result of age or illness:

"by now, he was too feeble to leave his room"

Semelhante:

weak weakly weakened puny wasted frail infirm

(of a sound) faint:

"her feeble cries of pain"

Semelhante:

faint dim weak pale soft subdued muted

lacking strength of character:

"I know it's feeble but I've never been one to stand up for myself"

Semelhante:

cowardly craven faint-hearted spineless spiritless

failing to convince or impress:

"a feeble excuse"