goof-up
Careless stupid error
A goof-up is a mistake or blunder, especially one caused by carelessness or incompetence: The scheduling goof-up meant both meetings were booked for the same room.
The term is informal and slightly softer than screw-up or fuck-up.
Wrong action or decision
- errorFault in communication
- slip-upSmall unintended error
- screw-upHabitual mistake-maker
- foul-upA mistake causing disorder
botch · bungle · flub · snafu · blooper · gaffe · fiasco · debacle
Self-conscious unease
- apologyStatement acknowledging wrongdoing
- sorryExpressing regret or apology
- mea culpaAcknowledgment of personal blame
- regretSorrow over past actions
red-faced · facepalm · cringe · wince · oops · uh-oh · whoops · my bad
Handle with clumsy fingers
- stumbleLose footing momentarily
- bumbleAct clumsily or incompetently
- klutzAwkward, graceless person
- oafStupid clumsy person
butterfingers · clodhopper · ham-handed · uncoordinated · maladroit · inept · awkward · ungainly
mistake
Wrong action or decision
foul-up · botch · bungle · flub · snafu · blooper · gaffe · fiasco · debacle · misstep
embarrassment
Self-conscious unease
- apologyStatement acknowledging wrongdoing
- sorryExpressing regret or apology
- mea culpaAcknowledgment of personal blame
regret · red-faced · facepalm · cringe · wince · oops · uh-oh · whoops · my bad · yikes
fumble
Handle with clumsy fingers
oaf · butterfingers · clodhopper · ham-handed · uncoordinated · maladroit · inept · awkward · ungainly · gawky
goof-upsuccess
Favorable outcome attained
triumph · achievement · accomplishment · masterpiece · home run