Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

botchery

Noun
/ˈbɒtʃəri/
Definition
The act of ruining something through careless or clumsy effort.
Examples
  • The renovation of the historic building was a botchery that upset the community.
  • His botchery in the painting class resulted in a canvas that was barely recognizable.
  • What started as a simple carpentry project ended in botchery.
Meaning
Botchery refers to a situation where a task or project is completed poorly due to a lack of skill or attention, resulting in a substandard outcome.
Synonyms
  • Flaw
  • Mistake
  • Blunder
  • Fumble
  • Botch