: unsuccessful because of being poorly done : spoiled by mistakes
a botched attempt
a botched recipe
a botched medical procedure
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a botched attempt to mend relations with our disaffected European allies
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To be sure, the full impact of the autopsy and its botched roll out likely won’t be seen in 2026.
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Douglas Schoen, Oc Register, 28 May 2026
The association identifies several reasons for the lackluster bookings, including botched planning by FIFA, the World Cup’s governing body.
—Business Columnist, Los Angeles Times, 27 May 2026
Much like how the first goal stemmed from Colorado’s failure to maintain the zone, the second arose from a botched opportunity to enter it.
—Bennett Durando, Denver Post, 23 May 2026
One day after the Democratic National Committee released its botched autopsy report on the 2024 election, party leaders continued limping toward the midterm elections — even as other prominent Democrats demanded major changes at the very top of the organization.
—Steve Peoples, Twin Cities, 22 May 2026
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Douglas Schoen, Oc Register, 28 May 2026
The association identifies several reasons for the lackluster bookings, including botched planning by FIFA, the World Cup’s governing body.
—Business Columnist, Los Angeles Times, 27 May 2026
Much like how the first goal stemmed from Colorado’s failure to maintain the zone, the second arose from a botched opportunity to enter it.
—Bennett Durando, Denver Post, 23 May 2026
One day after the Democratic National Committee released its botched autopsy report on the 2024 election, party leaders continued limping toward the midterm elections — even as other prominent Democrats demanded major changes at the very top of the organization.
—Steve Peoples, Twin Cities, 22 May 2026
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“Botched.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/botched. Accessed 1 Jun. 2026.
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