Landlubberly (Adjective)
Meaning
Inexperienced in seamanship; "of all landlubbers the most lubberly".
Classification
All adjective clusters.
Examples
- The clumsy sailor tripped over his own feet, earning him the reputation as the most landlubberly member of the crew.
- His landlubberly attempts at knot-tying were laughable, and the seasoned sailors had to intervene to prevent a disaster.
- Despite weeks of training, the new recruit remained landlubberly, struggling to navigate even the simplest tasks on the ship.
- The captain sighed in frustration as he watched his landlubberly crew member struggle to raise the sails.
- After a few days at sea, the landlubberly tourist was still clinging to the rail, his stomach churning with every wave.