Meaning & use
Unathletic
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Lacking physical strength, skill, or coordination in sports or physical activity.
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He always considered himself unathletic and avoided team sports in school.
Despite being unathletic as a kid, she became a dedicated runner as an adult.
A note on using this word
A straightforward negation of 'athletic,' used informally in everyday speech rather than in technical writing.
Words with a similar meaning
unfitunsporty
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Words with an opposite meaning
athleticsporty
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