botched
1 synonym for botched, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Adj — Done badly or incompetently, so that the result fails or falls apart.
Synonyms
Rare, literary or technical
Precise, but they will stand out — check the sense before using one.
How to use botched
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
botched attempt
botched job
botched operation
Frequently asked questions
What does “botched” mean?
The word “botched” means done badly or incompetently, so that the result fails or falls apart. In plain terms, describing something that was carried out so poorly it went wrong — a failed attempt.
How do you use “botched” in a sentence?
Here is “botched” used in a sentence: “The botched surgery left him needing a second operation.”
What part of speech is “botched”?
“Botched” is an adjective.
