unseamanlike
Poor sailor behavior
Unseamanlike describes conduct or seamanship that falls below the standards expected of a competent sailor.
The term appears in maritime law, naval regulations, and sailing contexts to characterize negligent or improper behavior aboard a vessel: The captain was charged with unseamanlike conduct after the grounding.
It implies a failure of skill, judgment, or duty at sea.
Mishandling through incompetence
- blunderingActing with clumsy incompetence
- amateurishLacking professional skill
- unskilledLacking acquired competence
- incapableLacking requisite ability
ineffective · unqualified · deficient · unprepared · botched · subpar · shoddy · slipshod
Failing in due care
- irresponsibleLacking sense of duty
- undisciplinedLacking self-control or order
- unreliableNot consistently performing
- unbecomingInappropriate or unsuitable
improper · misconduct · sloppy · dishonorable · unworthy · unseemly · disgraceful · unfit
Lacking grace or ease
- ungainlyLacking ease of movement
- lumberingMoving heavily and awkwardly
- maladroitLacking physical deftness
- gaucheSocially awkward, unrefined
ham-handed · heavy-handed · uncoordinated · graceless · inelegant · gawky · clunky · oafish
bungling
Mishandling through incompetence
- blunderingActing with clumsy incompetence
- amateurishLacking professional skill
- unskilledLacking acquired competence
incapable · ineffective · unqualified · deficient · unprepared · botched · subpar · shoddy · slipshod · haphazard
negligent
Failing in due care
- irresponsibleLacking sense of duty
- undisciplinedLacking self-control or order
- unreliableNot consistently performing
unbecoming · improper · misconduct · sloppy · dishonorable · unworthy · unseemly · disgraceful · unfit · reckless
awkward
Lacking grace or ease
- ungainlyLacking ease of movement
- lumberingMoving heavily and awkwardly
- maladroitLacking physical deftness
gauche · ham-handed · heavy-handed · uncoordinated · graceless · inelegant · gawky · clunky · oafish · fumbling
greenhorn
Inexperienced, gullible newcomer
fledgling · apprentice · trainee · beginner · amateur · untrained · raw · green · unseasoned · tyro
unseamanlikeseamanlike
Befitting an able mariner
seamanly · shipshape · professional · skilled · able-bodied
sea, seaman, seamanlike, seamanship, man, men, manly, manlike, manliness