screwup

A noun referring to a serious mistake or the complete mismanagement of a situation.

• 🇩🇪Substantiv, das einen schweren Fehler oder ein völliges Scheitern bezeichnet.

1. Mishandling or mismanagement B2 informal

   A situation that has been completely mishandled or mismanaged, often resulting in failure or chaos.

   • The project was a total screwup from start to finish.
   • His handling of the budget was a major screwup.
   • The event turned into a screwup due to poor planning.

   🇩🇪Fehlschlag

   Synonyme: blunderbotchbunglecock updebaclefiascoflubmesssnafu

   Antonyme: achievementsuccesstriumph

2. A person who makes mistakes B2 informal

   A person who frequently makes mistakes or fails at tasks.

   • He's always been a bit of a screwup at work.
   • Don't call him a screwup; everyone makes mistakes.
   • She felt like a screwup after forgetting the appointment.

   🇩🇪Versager

   Synonyme: blundererbotcherbunglerfumblerincompetent

   Antonyme: expertgeniusperfectionistwhiz

• screwups plural form
• screwups' possessive plural form
• screwup's possessive singular form