English Word · Beginner
screwup
A substantial mistake, usually causing problems for more people than just the person or group who made it
Pronunciation: say screwup
Meaning
A substantial mistake, usually causing problems for more people than just the person or group who made it.
Example
The Ford administration emerged in better shape than it deserved from the fantastic screw-up that preceded the release of the Rockefeller...
The Ford administration emerged in better shape than it deserved from the fantastic screw-up that preceded the release of the Rockefeller...
Practice tips
- Practice screwup out loud — read the pronunciation guide above and repeat.
- Use it in your own sentence today; reuse beats rereading.
- Pay attention to context: this English word is for beginner-level learners.