Something that is ~ is done in an unplanned and disorganized way, and without enthusiasm. (FORMAL)
The constables made a ~ attempt to keep them away from the barn.
ADJ
Something that is ~ is done in an unplanned and disorganized way, and without enthusiasm. (FORMAL)
The constables made a ~ attempt to keep them away from the barn.
ADJ
Collins COBUILD. Толковый словарь английского языка для изучающих язык Коллинз COBUILD (международная база данных языков Бирмингемского университета) . 2012