botched

[bɒtʃt]

botched Definition

• 1. done badly; spoiled
• 2. to perform a task or surgery poorly

Using botched: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "botched" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

• Example

  The botched surgery left the patient with permanent damage.

• Example

  The botched robbery resulted in the arrest of all the suspects.

• Example

  The botched attempt to fix the car engine made it worse.

botched Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for botched

• bungled
• mishandled
• ruined

Antonyms for botched

• successful
• flawless

Phrases with botched

• botched job

  a task that has been done badly or carelessly

  Example

  The contractor did a botched job on the roof, and now it leaks whenever it rains.

• botched-up

  something that has been ruined or messed up

  Example

  The botched-up painting was beyond repair, so they had to start over.

• botched surgery

  a surgical procedure that has been performed poorly or incorrectly

  Example

  The patient suffered from complications after the botched surgery.

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Summary: botched in Brief

'Botched' [bɒtʃt] means something that has been done badly or carelessly, often resulting in a ruined outcome. It can refer to tasks, surgeries, or other activities that have been performed poorly, as in 'The botched surgery left the patient with permanent damage.' 'Botched' can also be used in phrases like 'botched job' and 'botched-up,' which denote a task that has been done badly or carelessly.