screwup
Example Sentences
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Travis is a well-meaning screwup who comes from a family of cops but can’t get a place on the police force.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 6, 2025
You weren’t able to vote in this election because of a screwup with sending absentee ballots.
From Slate ● Feb. 25, 2025
"How the information was exposed was an absolutely hilarious screwup".
From Reuters ● Aug. 7, 2023
You know, she's a screwup, she's not great.
From Salon ● Apr. 30, 2023
I’m a screwup and he thinks I’m not into him as much as he’s into me.
From "What If It's Us" by Becky Albertalli and Adam Silvera
