Unsportsmanlike
adjective
Not fair or respectful in sports, not behaving according to the rules or spirit of fairness in sports.
His unsportsmanlike conduct during the game resulted in a penalty.
Often appears as...
- unsportsmanlike conduct
- unsportsmanlike behavior
Usage tips
Disapproving
adjective
Not fair or respectful in sports, not behaving according to the rules or spirit of fairness in sports.
His unsportsmanlike conduct during the game resulted in a penalty.
Often appears as...
- unsportsmanlike conduct
- unsportsmanlike behavior
Usage tips
Disapproving
Definition 1 of 1
Pro Tip 1/3Sports Context
Mainly used in sports to describe poor behavior by players, coaches, or fans.
The player's unsportsmanlike taunting was criticized by the fans.
Pro Tip 2/3Negative Connotation
The word carries a negative tone, indicating disapproval of the action or person.
Unsportsmanlike actions can tarnish an athlete's reputation.
Pro Tip 3/3Beyond Rules
It includes both violating written rules and the unwritten 'spirit' of sportsmanship.
Refusing to shake hands after a match is considered unsportsmanlike.
Pro Tip 1/3Sports Context
Mainly used in sports to describe poor behavior by players, coaches, or fans.
The player's unsportsmanlike taunting was criticized by the fans.
Pro Tip 2/3Negative Connotation
The word carries a negative tone, indicating disapproval of the action or person.
Unsportsmanlike actions can tarnish an athlete's reputation.
Pro Tip 3/3Beyond Rules
It includes both violating written rules and the unwritten 'spirit' of sportsmanship.
Refusing to shake hands after a match is considered unsportsmanlike.
Pro Tip 1/3Sports Context
Mainly used in sports to describe poor behavior by players, coaches, or fans.
The player's unsportsmanlike taunting was criticized by the fans.
Pro Tip 2/3Negative Connotation
The word carries a negative tone, indicating disapproval of the action or person.
Unsportsmanlike actions can tarnish an athlete's reputation.
Pro Tip 3/3Beyond Rules
It includes both violating written rules and the unwritten 'spirit' of sportsmanship.
Refusing to shake hands after a match is considered unsportsmanlike.
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