as in clumsy
showing or marked by a lack of skill and tact (as in dealing with a situation)
a botched attempt to mend relations with our disaffected European allies
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as in fumbled
to make or do (something) in a clumsy or unskillful way
the first time we tried to make a cake, we botched the job completely
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Recent Examples of botched
Robert B. Reich, Hartford Courant, 14 Jan. 2025
In the days since Yoon’s botched martial law attempt, extraordinary details have emerged of just how many senior figures, both within the political establishment and the military, were caught completely off-guard.
—Helen Regan, CNN, 5 Dec. 2024
The Titans ended up with just three penalties for 15 yards and one turnover, on a botched pitch attempt from backup quarterback Mason Rudolph to Julius Chestnut.
—Joe Rexrode, The Athletic, 10 Aug. 2024
After Lake Mary failed to capitalize on Spruce Creek’s botched punt, Rams senior kicker Emilio Bacardi drills a 41-yard field goal with 1:24 left in the first half.
—Staff Reports, Orlando Sentinel, 23 Nov. 2024
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Adjective
Trump tanked the economy with his trade wars and his botched pandemic response.
—Robert B. Reich, Hartford Courant, 14 Jan. 2025
In the days since Yoon’s botched martial law attempt, extraordinary details have emerged of just how many senior figures, both within the political establishment and the military, were caught completely off-guard.
—Helen Regan, CNN, 5 Dec. 2024
The Titans ended up with just three penalties for 15 yards and one turnover, on a botched pitch attempt from backup quarterback Mason Rudolph to Julius Chestnut.
—Joe Rexrode, The Athletic, 10 Aug. 2024
After Lake Mary failed to capitalize on Spruce Creek’s botched punt, Rams senior kicker Emilio Bacardi drills a 41-yard field goal with 1:24 left in the first half.
—Staff Reports, Orlando Sentinel, 23 Nov. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for botched
Adjective
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What starts with a clumsy confession that threatened to derail their relationship altogether, ends with Mark and Helly closer than ever.—
Ben Travers,
IndieWire,
21 Feb. 2025
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Accompanied by her clumsy cameraman Manu (Jean-Baptiste Shelmerdine), colorful investigations ensue.—
Jesse Whittock,
Deadline,
19 Feb. 2025
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However, whether the friendship will survive the awkward gift exchange remains to be seen.—
Dan Perry,
Newsweek,
2 Mar. 2025
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When Anne Hathaway co-hosted the ceremony with James Franco in 2012, it was widely panned as the Academy's awkward attempt to attract younger viewers.—
Lucia Suarez Sang,
CBS News,
2 Mar. 2025
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And then in Joker 2, some people complained that the movie was ruined by the images on the screen and the sounds that accompanied them.—
Lexy Perez,
The Hollywood Reporter,
6 Jan. 2025
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Believing their beloved team already ruined mock drafting for the next two months, New York Giants fans probably hope for a loss against a Philadelphia Eagles team expected to rest starters Sunday.—
Jeff Howe,
The Athletic,
4 Jan. 2025
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“Botched.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/botched. Accessed 5 Mar. 2025.
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