Unsportsmanlike

The referee sent Tom off for unsportsmanlike behaviour.

Tom was sent off the pitch for unsportsmanlike behaviour.

This is unsportsmanlike behavior!

Top athletes often are held to high standards, both on and off the field. So when they are accused of cheating or using performance-enhancing drugs, or simply unsportsmanlike conduct, it can be a shock to their fans.

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.