nonsporting
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Not related to sports or athletic activities
- adjective
- /ˌnɒnˈspɔːrtɪŋ/
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no deportivo
- He preferred nonsporting activities like painting and reading in his free time.
Examples
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Many people prefer nonsporting activities during their free time.
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The poodle is classified as a nonsporting breed by the kennel club.
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The event included both sporting and nonsporting competitions for all ages.
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Is that a nonsporting event happening this weekend?
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Many people choose nonsporting breeds for companionship rather than for their athletic abilities.
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The nonsporting group at the dog show included breeds like Bulldogs and Poodles.
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Some families prefer nonsporting dogs because they are often more suited to apartment living.
Antonyms
How Sporting
Surface Forms
nonsporting positive
Morphology
Etymology
Nonsporting is made from non- 'not' and sport 'games or athletic activity', so it describes things or activities that are 'not for' sports, like painting or reading rather than playing a game.