botched

adjective

ˈbächt 

: unsuccessful because of being poorly done : spoiled by mistakes

a botched attempt

a botched recipe

a botched medical procedure

Synonyms of botched

• clumsy
• awkward

Examples of botched in a Sentence

a botched attempt to mend relations with our disaffected European allies

Recent Examples on the Web

The launch hints at sustained progress after years of botched tests, but there is a caveat. — Adam Kovac, Scientific American, 25 July 2026

Alex Vesia then surrendered a walk and a three-run homer to Turner, who won back the fans (until another botched grounder in the ninth). — Maddie Lee, Los Angeles Times, 21 July 2026

Some victims have criticized Blanche and the DOJ for a botched release of documents about Epstein, which included personally identifying information about survivors, as well as for refusing to meet with them previously. — Dan Mangan, CNBC, 17 July 2026

Previously a 1960s motor lodge, it’s been reimagined by hospitality experts Keath and Dave Jacoby, who took it from being a botched reno property to one that feels mid-century cool. — Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 15 July 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1752, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for botched

• debauched
• notched
• watched