screwup
Americannoun
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a mistake or blunder.
The package was delayed through an addressing screwup.
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a habitual blunderer.
Etymology
Origin of screwup
1955–60; noun use of verb phrase screw up
Example Sentences
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Travis is a well-meaning screwup who comes from a family of cops but can’t get a place on the police force.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 6, 2025
But losing a vote you were supposed to win looks an awful lot more like a screwup to us.
From Slate ● May 3, 2025
"How the information was exposed was an absolutely hilarious screwup".
From Reuters ● Aug. 7, 2023
You know, she's a screwup, she's not great.
From Salon ● Apr. 30, 2023
With each little accomplishment, with every high school screwup I managed to avoid, my doubts slowly took leave.
From "Becoming" by Michelle Obama
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