Meaning & Definition of word "Botched"

Botched

/bɒtʃt/

1. To carry out a task clumsily or incompetently; to ruin something through mishandling.
- Example: The contractor botched the installation of the roof, leaving it prone to leaks.
2. To make a mess of something; to bungle.
- Example: She botched her presentation by forgetting the key points.
3. To spoil something by mistake or negligence.
- Example: He botched the recipe by forgetting to add the sugar.

1. Characterized by being poorly executed or imperfect.
- Example: The botched operation left the patient in worse condition than before.
2. Done in a careless or ineffective manner.
- Example: 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.

Meaning: Screwed up

● Example Sentence: He really screwed up that presentation.

Meaning: Fumbled

● Example Sentence: She fumbled her lines during the play.