unseamanlike

[US]/[ʌnˈsiːmənˌlaɪk]/
[UK]/[ʌnˈsiːmənˌlaɪk]/

Translation

adj.Not characteristic of a seaman; unprofessional or careless in nautical matters.; Lacking in skill or experience in handling a ship or boat.; Unsuitable for a seaman or seafaring life.

Phrases & Collocations

unseamanlike behavior

acting unseamanlike

was unseamanlike

utterly unseamanlike

highly unseamanlike

found unseamanlike

deemed unseamanlike

an unseamanlike act

seemed unseamanlike

quite unseamanlike

Example Sentences

his behavior on the ship was utterly unseamanlike, especially during the storm.

leaving the watch post without authorization was an unseamanlike act of gross negligence.

the crew found his constant complaining about the food to be unseamanlike and disruptive.

it was unseamanlike of him to panic and run below deck when the waves hit.

displaying such fear and indecision was deeply unseamanlike in a crisis situation.

an unseamanlike attitude can undermine the entire crew's morale and efficiency.

the captain reprimanded the young sailor for his unseamanlike conduct during drills.

abandoning his post to take a nap was a particularly unseamanlike decision.

we expect all crew members to maintain an unseamanlike demeanor in stressful conditions.

his unseamanlike actions endangered the safety of the entire vessel and its crew.

the officer emphasized the importance of avoiding unseamanlike behavior at all times.

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