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
