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athletic Antonyms

Opposite of athletic

Pinning down the opposite of athletic requires matching its exact sense, so the antonyms and opposite words below are paired with a clear adjective definition and ranked by contrast strength.
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• adjective (Context 1)

Physically strong, fit, and active; having a muscular, well-proportioned build suited for sports.

Usage Example

"Years of competitive swimming had given her a tall, unathletic build."

Strongest
unathletic
unfit
Strong
sedentary
frail
flabby
weak

Similar words to athletic

Words similar to athletic shift depending on context. Common synonyms include:

fit
sporting
muscular
toned
agile
active
sporty
robust
See all synonyms of athletic

• Nearby Words

atheistic
athleisure
athlete
athletic
athletically
athleticism
atlas

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Wordmom. (2026). Antonyms for Athletic. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/antonyms/athletic
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