Pronunciation: /bɑtʃt/

Definitions of botched

verb to carry out a task poorly or unsuccessfully

Example Sentences

A1 The chef botched the recipe and the dish turned out terrible.

A2 She tried to fix her own plumbing but ended up botching it even more.

B1 The company botched the marketing campaign, resulting in low sales.

B2 The surgeon botched the operation, causing complications for the patient.

C1 The government botched the handling of the crisis, leading to widespread criticism.

C2 The artist botched the restoration of the painting, irreversibly damaging it.

adjective describing something that has been done poorly or unsuccessfully

Example Sentences

A1 The botched painting was unrecognizable.

A2 She tried to fix the botched haircut herself.

B1 The botched surgery left him with permanent scarring.

B2 The botched renovation project cost them thousands of dollars.

C1 The botched negotiation resulted in a failed business deal.

C2 The botched experiment led to the scientist losing credibility in the scientific community.

Examples of botched in a Sentence

formal The surgeon botched the operation, leading to serious complications for the patient.

informal The handyman totally botched the repair job on my sink.

slang I tried to fix my computer myself, but I totally botched it.

figurative The comedian's joke fell flat and was completely botched.

Grammatical Forms of botched

past tense

botched

plural

botches

comparative

more botched

superlative

most botched

present tense

botch

future tense

will botch

perfect tense

has botched

continuous tense

is botching

singular

botch

positive degree

botched

infinitive

to botch

gerund

botching

participle

botched

Origin and Evolution of botched

First Known Use: 1400 year
Language of Origin: Middle English
Story behind the word: The word 'botched' originated from Middle English 'boche' meaning a swelling or tumor. It later evolved to mean a bungled or poorly done job.
Evolution of the word: Over time, 'botched' shifted from describing physical deformities to describing mistakes or failures in tasks or jobs.