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bungled attempt
[ˈbʌŋɡəld əˈtɛmpt]
noun phrase
pl: bungled attempts
tentativa fracassada
1.
An effort or try that is poorly executed or fails due to mistakes and mismanagement
The bungled attempt to repair the engine left the car in worse condition.
A tentativa fracassada de consertar o motor deixou o carro em pior estado.
2.
A clumsy or incompetent effort to accomplish something
His bungled attempt at cooking dinner resulted in burnt food.
Sua tentativa fracassada de cozinhar o jantar resultou em comida queimada.
NYC Slang
botch job
Synonyms
failed attempt
botched attempt
clumsy effort
mismanaged try
flawed endeavor
Antonyms
successful attempt
well-executed effort
flawless attempt
perfect execution
Regional Variations
General Brazilian
tentativa fracassada
Most commonly used in Brazil
São Paulo
tentativa malfeita
Alternative colloquial usage
Portugal
tentativa falhada
Preferred usage in Portugal
General Brazilian
tentativa malsucedida
More formal alternative
Related Idioms & Phrases
make a hash of something
mess something up
drop the ball
fall flat on your face
miss the mark
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