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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Bass isn’t the first L.A. elected official to use the word “botched” in connection with the Palisades fire, which destroyed thousands of homes and left 12 people dead.

From Los Angeles Times

Months of supporter frustration at league placing, a failed transfer window and a botched attempt at Champions League progression will take some undoing.

From BBC

Teenagers as young as 15 are seeking help after receiving botched Botox treatment and fillers, a charity has said.

From BBC

Nonetheless, the botched play has been mocked mercilessly.

From Los Angeles Times

Two of the four independent MPs who initially signed up later quit over the divisions, which have included a row over a botched membership launch and threats of legal action.

From Barron's

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