Definition

Not good at sports or physical activities; lacking physical strength or skill.

Example

He felt unathletic compared to his friends who played sports every weekend.

Conversation

I always feel so unathletic when we play basketball together.

Come on, it’s all about having fun, not just being good.

True, but I wish I could keep up with you guys more.

Just practice a bit, and you'll see improvement over time!

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Unathletic → It is formed from "un-" (meaning not) and "athletic" (from Greek "athletikos", meaning pertaining to athletes or athletic activities). The word "unathletic" means not athletic or lacking physical fitness or prowess.

Memory Tip

Think of 'not' ('un-') being added to 'athletic', which refers to physical fitness — so unathletic means lacking in physical fitness.

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