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athleticism
noun
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How to pronounce athleticism:

Definition of athleticism:

athleticism (noun):
intense energy.
athletic ability the combination of qualities (such as speed, strength, and agility) that are characteristic of an athlete

Synonyms for athleticism:

energy
strenuosity
vigour
zip

Antonyms for athleticism:

accident-proneness
awkwardness
clumsiness
gaucheness
gaucherie
gawkiness
gracelessness
inelegance
inelegancy
ineptitude
ineptness
inexpertness
insensitivity
lumberingness
maladroitness
ponderousness
tactlessness
uncouthness
ungainliness
unskilfulness
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