unmuscled

Examples

• All

• His unmuscled physique made him feel out of place among the strong athletes.

• Despite being unmuscled, she showed incredible agility and speed during the race.

• The artist preferred to paint unmuscled figures, capturing a sense of fragility and grace.

Synonyms

F

flaccid

vsunmuscled

14 7.3

Soft and limp, without firmness or strength

is about low muscle size or bulk rather than limp texture

I

infirm

vsunmuscled

• Formal

9 6.1

Weak in body, often because of old age or illness

emphasizes low muscle mass rather than illness or ageing causes

R

rickety

vsunmuscled

2 7.0

Physically weak, often with shaky or bent legs

focuses on thin muscle build rather than unstable or shaky condition

U

unmuscular

vsunmuscled

4.4

Having weak muscles and little physical strength

is the same idea of lacking muscles and muscular build

U

untoned

vsunmuscled

5.5

Not firm and strong in the muscles or voice

focuses on absence of muscle mass rather than firmness or tone

U

unexercised

vsunmuscled

5.3

Not used in physical activity so muscles become weak

is about lacking muscles or a muscular build regardless of cause

D

debile

vsunmuscled

• Archaic

9.9

Weak in the body and having little strength

refers specifically to lacking muscles or muscular build, not general frailty

Antonyms

S

strong

∞ 1.0

Having great physical power or being solid enough to resist force

M

muscular

49 2.8

Having strong, well-developed muscles

How Muscular

brawny

6 4.7

muscular

49 2.8

unmuscled

6.5

lean

108 2.5

scrawny

• Informal

40 4.2

frail

6.5

Surface Forms

Morphology

Etymology