What context can I use each word in?
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
nonathletic
Example
I was never good at sports and consider myself nonathletic. [nonathletic: adjective]
Example
She leads a nonathletic lifestyle, preferring to read or watch TV instead of exercising. [nonathletic: adjective]
sedentary
Example
My office job is very sedentary, and I hardly get any exercise during the day. [sedentary: adjective]
Example
He has a sedentary lifestyle, spending most of his time watching TV or playing video games. [sedentary: adjective]
Good things to know
Which word is more common?
Sedentary is more commonly used than nonathletic in everyday language. Sedentary is a term that is widely recognized and used in medical and health contexts, while nonathletic is less common and more specific to sports and physical activity.
Whatโs the difference in the tone of formality between nonathletic and sedentary?
Both nonathletic and sedentary are relatively neutral in terms of formality and can be used in both formal and informal contexts.
