unseaworthy

Intermediate (B1)

IPA: //ʌnˈsiːˌwɜːrði//

KK: /ʌnˈsiːˌwɜːrði/

adjective

Definition

Not suitable or safe for traveling on the sea.

Example

The old boat was declared unseaworthy and could not be used for fishing trips.

Conversation

Did you hear about that old boat they found at the docks?

Yeah, I heard it's considered unseaworthy now.

That's too bad, it used to be in great shape.

I guess it just shows how quickly things can deteriorate.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Synonyms

unsafe

unfit

insecure

Antonyms

seaworthy

fit

safe

Root Explanation

Unseaworthy → It is formed from "un-" (meaning not) and "seaworthy" (from Old English "sǣweorþig", meaning fit for the sea). The word "unseaworthy" means not fit for the sea or unsuitable for sailing.

Memory Tip

Think of 'not' ('un-') being added to 'fit for the sea' ('seaworthy') — that's why unseaworthy means something that isn't suitable for sailing.

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