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nonathletic

nonathletic

3.7
Made for everyday use, not for sports
  • adjective
translation icon : no deportivo
  • This shirt is very nonathletic.

Examples

  • He preferred nonathletic shoes for work because they looked more professional.

  • The event was open to everyone, including those who considered themselves nonathletic.

  • Her wardrobe mostly consisted of nonathletic clothing suitable for the office.

  • I love my nonathletic shoes!

  • She prefers nonathletic clothes that are comfortable for everyday wear.

  • The nonathletic activities at the event included cooking demonstrations and art workshops.

  • He bought a pair of nonathletic shoes for walking around the city rather than for running.

Synonyms

unathletic
vsnonathletic
1 4.2

Not good at sports or exercise

is about being unsuitable for sports use rather than lacking personal ability
nonsporting
vsnonathletic
4.0

Not related to sports or athletic activities

is designed for everyday use and not suitable for vigorous activity

Antonyms

athletic
267 2.8

Physically strong, fit, or good at sports

How Sporty

sporty
25 3.3
nonathletic
3.7
casual
81 1.3
everyday
276 1.0

Surface Forms

nonathletic positive

Morphology

nonathletic = athletic (transparent) = non + athlete + ic

The sense 'not suitable for sports' is a straightforward negation of 'athletic' and follows normal usage of 'non-'.

Etymology

Nonathletic is made of non- 'not' and athletic, like in athlete, from an old Greek word for 'sport'. So nonathletic can describe things (for example, shoes or clothing) that are 'not' made for sports but for everyday use.