Athleticism
What it means
The combined strength, agility, stamina, and coordination used in physical performance.
Reach for it when praising a broad physical capacity shown through movement
The goalkeeper's athleticism saved three difficult shots.
Words to choose between 6
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everyday
fitness
Fits when health and capacity for sustained activity are central
Careful Fitness can be measured without any exceptional coordination or sporting skill.
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everyday
sporting ability
Fits when plain language should cover general competence in sport
Careful Sporting ability may include tactics and technique beyond physical athleticism.
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warm
Fits when ability to exert force deserves emphasis
Careful Strength alone can produce slow or poorly coordinated movement.
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professional
Fits when rapid controlled movement is the decisive quality
Careful Agility covers quick controlled movement but omits athleticism's power and stamina.
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professional
coordination
Fits when accurate control of several movements is the evidence
Careful Coordination does not establish cardiovascular capacity or force.
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professional
physicality
Fits when forceful bodily presence shapes the performance
Careful Physicality can imply contact or size and may overlook finesse.
Opposites 3
- frailty
- clumsiness
- inactivity
Common phrases 3
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natural athleticism
Natural athleticism helped, but careful technique kept the landing safe.
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remarkable athleticism
The rescue displayed remarkable athleticism under difficult conditions.
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display athleticism
The course lets competitors display athleticism without unnecessary risk.
Definitions and examples are written for this site. How words are chosen Recording: TranqyPoo, American accent, from Wikimedia Commons, CC0 Updated