unathletic

adjective

un·​ath·​let·​ic ˌən-ath-ˈle-tik 

nonstandard -ˌa-thə-ˈle-

: lacking the qualities (such as agility or muscular strength) characteristic of an athlete : not athletic

an unathletic physique

unathletically

ˌən-ath-ˈle-ti-k(ə-)lē 

nonstandard -ˌa-thə-ˈle-

adverb

unathleticism

ˌən-ath-ˈle-tə-ˌsi-zəm 

nonstandard -ˌa-thə-ˈle-

noun

Examples of unathletic in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Some of your tribe members perceived you as unathletic and not a good puzzle solver. — Nick Caruso, TVLine, 25 Sep. 2025

No one openly rejoices when an unathletic student fails a fitness test or exits gym dodgeball early. — Richard Menger Md Mpa, Forbes.com, 16 Sep. 2025

Embiid and George are now slow, unathletic, expensive vets whose health remains a constant question. — Alex Kirschenbaum, MSNBC Newsweek, 16 Nov. 2025

The undersized, unathletic nature of the roster; 4. — Ira Winderman, Sun Sentinel, 20 Apr. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1759, in the meaning defined above

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