1. of, relating to, or characteristic of a landlubber; lacking knowledge or skill in nautical matters
Usage: informal; nautical

Examples

• His landlubberly attempt to tie a nautical knot was unsuccessful.
• The crew mocked his landlubberly fear of the open water.
• She made a landlubberly mistake by not securing the rigging properly.
• His landlubberly manners stood out among the experienced sailors.
• The captain criticized the recruit's landlubberly performance on deck.