unsportsmanlike

English

Etymology

From un- +‎ sportsmanlike.

Adjective

unsportsmanlike (comparative more unsportsmanlike, superlative most unsportsmanlike)

  1. Violating the accepted standards of sportsmanship.
    Synonyms: not cricket, unsporting, unsportsmanly
    • 2022 February 23, Matias Grez, “Alexander Zverev is withdrawn from Mexican Open after striking umpire’s chair multiple times”, in CNN‎[1]:
      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.

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