unbuoyant

/ʌnbɔɪɒnt/

Definitions

1. adjective

lacking buoyancy or the quality of being light and easy to lift

“The unbuoyant weight of the heavy object made it difficult to move.”

2. noun

a lack of buoyancy

“The unbuoyancy of the water made it difficult to swim.”

Synonyms

  • heavy
  • unstable

Antonyms

  • buoyant
  • buoyant