unseaworthy

/ˌʌn.ˈsiːˌwɜː.ði/ (bre, ipa) · /ˌʌn.ˈsiːˌwɝː.ði/ (ame, ipa) · /ˌən-ˈsē-ˌwər-t͟hē How to pronounce unseaworthy (audio)/ (ame, mw)

unseaworthy — adjective

  • unseaworthypositive
  • more unseaworthycomparative
  • most unseaworthysuperlative

1. describing a boat or ship whose condition makes it unsafe to travel on the sea.

1.形容詞C1
釋義

describing a boat or ship whose condition makes it unsafe to travel on the sea.

例句

Port inspectors declared the fishing boat unseaworthy after finding cracks below the waterline.

declare + vessel + unseaworthy

After the engine room flooded, the captain knew the ferry was unseaworthy.

同義詞
  • unsafe

    broader and less technical; not limited to travel by sea

  • unfit to sail

    plain-language phrase that explains the same idea without the formal maritime adjective

  • unsound

    focuses on weak physical condition, while unseaworthy specifically concerns safe sea travel

反義詞
  • seaworthy

    the direct opposite; fit and safe for a sea voyage

  • sound

    emphasises good physical condition, though it is less specific than seaworthy

文法句型

be + unseaworthy

declare / find + vessel + unseaworthy

unseaworthy + vessel / boat / ship

用法筆記

Usually used for boats and ships, especially when damage or poor maintenance makes a voyage unsafe. It often appears in official reports, insurance disputes, and safety inspections rather than everyday conversation.

常見錯誤

❌The road became unseaworthy after the storm.
✅The ferry became unseaworthy after the storm.
💡Use this word only for ships, boats, or similar vessels, not for roads or buildings.