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.

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

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.

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.

Screwed up

He really screwed up that presentation.

Fumbled

She fumbled her lines during the play.