Botched

/bɒtʃt/

Meaning & Definition

verb
To carry out a task clumsily or incompetently; to ruin something through mishandling.
The contractor botched the installation of the roof, leaving it prone to leaks.
To make a mess of something; to bungle.
She botched her presentation by forgetting the key points.
To spoil something by mistake or negligence.
He botched the recipe by forgetting to add the sugar.
adjective
Characterized by being poorly executed or imperfect.
The botched operation left the patient in worse condition than before.
Done in a careless or ineffective manner.
They had to redo the botched paint job that left streaks all over the wall.

Etymology

The term 'botched' comes from the verb 'botch', which means to repair or patch clumsily.

Common Phrases and Expressions

botched job
A task that has been performed in a disastrous or ineffective manner.
botched surgery
A surgical procedure that has not been performed properly, leading to complications.
botched attempt
An effort that fails significantly or ends poorly.

Related Words

bungle
To carry out a task clumsily or incompetently.
mess
A situation or condition that is messy, disordered, or unsatisfactory.
blunder
A stupid or careless mistake.

Slang Meanings

Screwed up
He really screwed up that presentation.
Fumbled
She fumbled her lines during the play.