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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Every week it’s a more astonishing screwup, frequently without consequences for any lawyer who admits to error.
From Slate • Mar. 27, 2026
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
You know, she's a screwup, she's not great.
From Salon • Apr. 30, 2023
Silicon Valley Bank’s demise on one level is a straightforward tale of a financial screwup.
From Washington Post • Mar. 10, 2023
As much of a screwup as I was becoming, I still tried hard to look after her.
From "The Other Wes Moore: One Name, Two Fates" by Wes Moore
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