The phrase "shameless attempt" refers to a bold and unapologetic effort to achieve something without feeling guilty or embarrassed about it. Full definition
(That was my last shameless attempt at getting free help up here!) (vintagerefined.com)
Our take: We could call this silly book one of the most shameless attempts we've seen to cash in on people's financial insecurity, but that would be our Inner Whiner talking. (moneysense.ca)
At only 97 minutes it thankfully ends before any seriously damaging migraines can take hold, but some fun voice work (Bill Nighy and Imelda Staunton show up, too) is the only saving grace of his tactless, shameless attempt at heart - tugging family «fun». (trespassmag.com)