Unsportsmanlike

adj

adj ·4 syllables ·Rare ·Advanced level

Definitions

Adjective
  1. 1
    Violating the accepted standards of sportsmanship.

    "The ATP rulebook defines unsportsmanlike conduct as “any misconduct by a player that is clearly abusive or detrimental to the success of a tournament, ATP and/or the sport” and carries a fine of up to $20,000."

Adjective
  1. 1
    violating accepted standards or rules wordnet

Synonyms

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cheatingdirtyfoulnot crickettrickyunfair

Example

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"The referee sent Tom off for unsportsmanlike behaviour."

Etymology

From un- + sportsmanlike.

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