unseaworthy
/ʌnˈsiːwɜːrði/
adjective
- Not in a fit condition to sail; unsafe or unsuitable for use at sea.
- The old fishing boat was declared unseaworthy and scrapped.
- The inspection found the hull cracked, making the ship unseaworthy.
- An unseaworthy vessel puts the entire crew at risk.
- Not reliable or sturdy enough for a difficult task (figurative).
- His unseaworthy plan collapsed under the first real challenge.
- The company's finances were unseaworthy, unable to weather the recession.
- Her unseaworthy argument fell apart during the debate.
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