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landlubber Synonyms
Another word for landlubber
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• noun (Context 1)
A person who is unfamiliar with the sea or seamanship, especially a novice on board a ship.
Usage Example
"The seasoned captain chuckled as the nervous landsman struggled to keep his balance on the rolling deck."
Strongest
landsman
Strong
lubber
greenhorn
Weak
novice
Opposites of landlubber
The opposite of landlubber shifts depending on context. Common opposites include:
mariner
seaman
sailor
seafarer
old salt
sea dog
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Wordmom. (2026). Synonyms for Landlubber. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/synonyms/landlubber