SCREWUP Synonyms: 141 Similar and Opposite Words

screwup 1 of 2

noun

ˈskrü-ˌəp

as in mistake

an unintentional departure from truth or accuracy clearly, there's been some sort of screwup about what time we were supposed to meet

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as in butcher

someone who bungles an effort don't ask the office screwup to arrange the holiday party

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screw up

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verb

as in to fumble

to make a mistake we all screw up from time to time, so don't sweat it

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as in to blow

to make or do (something) in a clumsy or unskillful way you've totally screwed up the spreadsheet

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Recent Examples of screwup

Noun

But the screwups don’t end there. —

Eric Vilas-Boas, Vulture, 2 Dec. 2025 Vince is the screwup, a mostly-former drug and gambling addict, while Jake is a successful restaurateur, running the eponymous club/restaurant Black Rabbit in Manhattan. —

Andrew Bernard, The Washington Examiner, 3 Oct. 2025

Verb

That might be kind of screwed up. —

Patrick Saunders, Denver Post, 21 Feb. 2026 First of all, don’t hide misdeeds and screwups, which comes naturally by not committing misdeeds and not screwing up. —

Eleanor Dearman, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 14 Feb. 2026 See All Example Sentences for screwup

Recent Examples of Synonyms for screwup

Noun

There were almost too many mistakes to count.

— Jeffrey Eugenides, New Yorker, 4 Apr. 2026
Getting your taxes done early can help reduce stress, avoid last-minute mistakes, and give you more time to fix any issues, such as missing forms or incorrect personal information.

— Alora Bopray, USA Today, 4 Apr. 2026