lubberly

• Adjetivo anticuado que describe a alguien torpe, desmañado o inexperto, especialmente en el contexto marítimo.

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.

   Torpe y falto de habilidad

   • 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.

   Sinónimosawkwardbunglingclumsygracelessham-fistedineptmaladroitunskilled

   Antónimosadroitagiledexterousgracefulskillful

2. Inexperienced in seamanshipC2formalbritish

   Lacking skill or knowledge in sailing or handling a ship.

   Inexperto en navegación

   • 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.

   Sinónimosgreenlandlubberlyunpracticedunseamanlike

   Antónimosableexpertseamanlyskilled