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lubberly

/ˈlʌb.ər.li/

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adjective

/ˈlʌb.ər.li/formalbritishobsolete
  • ruСтаромодное прилагательное, описывающее кого-то неуклюжего, неловкого или неопытного, особенно в морском контексте.

An old-fashioned adjective describing someone who is clumsy, awkward, or inexperienced, especially in a nautical context.

  1. Clumsy and unskilledC2formalbritish

    Awkward, clumsy, or lacking skill in movement or action.

    ruНеуклюжий и неумелый

    • His lubberly movements caused him to knock over the vase.
    • She gave a lubberly attempt at fixing the shelf.
    • The apprentice's lubberly handling of the tools was frustrating.

    Synonymsawkwardbunglingclumsygracelessham-fistedineptmaladroitunskilled

    Antonymsadroitagiledexterousgracefulskillful

  2. Inexperienced in seamanshipC2formalbritish

    Lacking skill or knowledge in sailing or handling a ship.

    ruНеопытный в морском деле

    • The lubberly sailor struggled to tie the knots correctly.
    • His lubberly behavior on deck annoyed the captain.
    • A lubberly crew member can be a danger at sea.

    Synonymsgreenlandlubberlyunpracticedunseamanlike

    Antonymsableexpertseamanlyskilled

Forms
  • more lubberly comparative form
  • most lubberly superlative form