adjective
- not showing fair play, respect for opponents, or proper behavior in sports or competition
Usage: sports
Examples
- The referee penalized the player for unsportsmanlike conduct.
- Taunting the opposing team is considered unsportsmanlike behavior.
- She received a warning for her unsportsmanlike attitude during the match.
- The coach was ejected for making unsportsmanlike comments to the officials.
- His unsportsmanlike actions cost his team the championship.
- The league suspended him for repeated unsportsmanlike penalties.