Synonyms

botched

American

[bocht] / bɒtʃt /

adjective

spoiled by poor or clumsy work; bungled.

The teachers are up in arms about the botched rollout of the new standards, which caused unnecessary confusion and stress for them and their students.

verb

the simple past tense and past participle of botch.

Other Word Forms

botchedly

adverb

Etymology

Origin of botched

botch ¹ ( def. ) + -ed ² ( def. )

Example Sentences

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Since then Eggert has appeared on the E! reality show "Botched" for a breast reduction.

From Salon • Jan. 30, 2024

Botched draft picks and signings have much to do with this malaise as well, but that didn’t prevent Keim from getting another payday from Bidwill this offseason.

From Washington Post • Sep. 29, 2022

The 53-year-old and her husband Terry Dubrow of "The Real Housewives of Orange County" and "Botched" fame want to help couples at risk of falling apart.

From Fox News • Mar. 1, 2022

“The Botched Language of Cranes” will give you a wide sense of Frasier’s Seattle.

From Slate • Aug. 22, 2019

Botched the job at the moment of victory.

From The Strange Case of Mortimer Fenley by Tracy, Louis

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