adjective

seaworthy

SEE-wur-thee

Seaworthy (adjective) means of a ship, in good enough condition to safely sail at sea. Example: “The old fishing boat was no longer seaworthy.”

adjective

Of a ship, in good enough condition to safely sail at sea.

"The old fishing boat was no longer seaworthy."

"Inspectors checked that the vessel was seaworthy before it left port."

How to use seaworthy

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishSafe and sound enough to be sailed on the sea.

Common pairings

seaworthy vessel deemed seaworthy

seaworthier comparative, seaworthiest superlative

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The old fishing boat was no longer _____.

From "sea" plus "-worthy," meaning fit or suitable for something.

unseaworthy

worthy unworthy newsworthy noteworthy trustworthy untrustworthy

What does “seaworthy” mean?

The word “seaworthy” means of a ship, in good enough condition to safely sail at sea. In plain terms, safe and sound enough to be sailed on the sea.

How do you pronounce “seaworthy”?

“Seaworthy” is pronounced SEE-wur-thee (/ˈsiːwɝði/ in IPA).

How do you use “seaworthy” in a sentence?

Here is “seaworthy” used in a sentence: “The old fishing boat was no longer seaworthy.”

What is the opposite of “seaworthy”?

The opposite of “seaworthy” — its antonyms — is unseaworthy.

What part of speech is “seaworthy”?

“Seaworthy” is an adjective.