lubberly (Meaning)

Wordnet

lubberly (s)

clumsy and unskilled

inexperienced in seamanship

Webster

lubberly (a.)

Like a lubber; clumsy.

Webster

lubberly (adv.)

Clumsily; awkwardly.

FAQs About the word lubberly

clumsy and unskilled, inexperienced in seamanshipLike a lubber; clumsy., Clumsily; awkwardly.

lumpish, unsteady, shuffling, lumbering, shambling,wobbly, wabbly, clumsy, galumphing,ungainly

coordinated, graceful,graceful, coordinated, lissom, light-foot, lithe, light,nimble, lissom

The lubberly sailor stumbled clumsily across the deck.

The ship's crew, known for their lubberly behavior, botched every task.

The lubberly apprentice dropped the anchor, causing a loud clang.

The captain sighed in exasperation at his lubberly first mate.