Unsportsmanlike
adj
adj ·4 syllables ·Rare ·Advanced level
Definitions
Adjective
- 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 violating accepted standards or rules wordnet
Example
More examples"The referee sent Tom off for unsportsmanlike behaviour."
Etymology
From un- + sportsmanlike.