Botched and Polished

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Botched adjective - Showing or marked by a lack of skill and tact (as in dealing with a situation).

Usage example: a botched attempt to mend relations with our disaffected European allies

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Polished is an antonym for botched.

Nearby Words: botch, botcher, botching

Polished adjective - Having a shiny surface or finish.

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Botched is an antonym for polished.

Nearby Words: polish, polishing, polisher

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