In the 18th century, the Swedish government made coffee and its paraphernalia (including cups and dishes) illegal for its supposed ties to rebellious sentiment.
SCREWUP
screwup
(noun) the complete mismanagement or mishandling of a situation; “a typical bureaucratic screwup”
Source: WordNet® 3.1
Etymology
Noun
screwup (plural screwups)
(colloquial) A substantial mistake, usually causing problems for more people than just the person or group who made it.
(colloquial) A person who often makes substantial mistakes; a bungler.
(colloquial) A person who is mentally or emotionally damaged.
Source: Wiktionary
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DISPIRITEDLY
(adverb) in a dispirited manner without hope; “the first Mozartian opera to be subjected to this curious treatment ran dispiritedly for five performances”
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