botched
UK: bɒtʃt | US: bɑːtʃt
adj. poorly done or made; ruined by mistakes
vt. past tense of "botch" (to carry out a task badly or carelessly)
The word "botch" originated in the late 14th century, derived from Middle English bocchen (to mend clumsily), possibly influenced by Old English bōt (remedy) and byttan (to fix). Over time, "botch" shifted from neutral "repair" to imply shoddy work. The suffix "-ed" marks it as a past participle, emphasizing the flawed result. The evolution reflects a linguistic irony—originally tied to repair, now denoting failure.
The botched surgery left the patient with severe complications.
He botched the presentation by forgetting his notes.
The contractor was fired for botched renovations.
Her botched attempt at baking resulted in a burnt cake.
The government faced criticism for its botched response to the crisis.