unsporty

Lacking physical prowess

Unsporty describes someone who lacks athletic ability or interest in sports: I was always the unsporty one in my family.

It can also characterize behavior that violates the spirit of fair play—poor sportsmanship: It seemed unsporty to celebrate while the other team was so dejected.

British spelling sometimes uses unsportive.

clumsy

uncoordinated

Lacking physical grace

butterfingers · klutzy · ungainly · gawky · lumbering · heavy-footed · stiff · graceless · blundering · flailing

unathletic

unfit

Not suited for purpose

soft · puny · feeble · weedy · scrawny · uncoordinated · slow · breathless · winded · unagile

inactive

sedentary

Characterized by much sitting

sluggish · lethargic · indolent · slothful · lazy · unmotivated · homebound · stationary · passive · languid

disinterested

indifferent

Lacking interest or concern

unenthusiastic · unmotivated · reluctant · unengaged · uninvolved · noncompetitive · casual · halfhearted · disinclined · unwilling

Opposites
athletic ability and physical coordination

unsportyathletic

Physically strong and active

coordinated · graceful · agile · nimble · fit

engagement with sports and athletic culture

unsportysporty

Stylishly active-looking

athletic · jock · active · gym rat · sports enthusiast

appearance and style

unsportysporty

Stylishly active-looking

toned · sleek · athletic build · polished · dynamic

Phrases
Family

unsportsmanlike

Familiarity
Top 500,000
Profile
Used worldwide · Timeless · Negative · Everyday, not technical · Rated G