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Term: lubberly

Part of Speech: adjective

Sense 1: clumsy or awkward in movement or behavior

Example sentence:

The lubberly child tripped over his own feet while trying to run.

Part of Speech: adjective

Sense 2: unskilled or inept

Example sentence:

The new hire's lubberly attempts at using the software slowed down the team's progress.

Part of Speech: adverb

Sense 1: in a clumsy or awkward manner

Example sentence:

The waiter dropped the tray lubberly, causing drinks to spill all over the customers.

Part of Speech: noun

Sense 1: a clumsy or ungainly person

Example sentence:

The captain of the ship criticized his lubberly crew for their inability to sail smoothly.