Unsportsmanlike (Adjective)
Meaning
Violating accepted standards or rules; "a dirty fighter"; "used foul means to gain power"; "a nasty unsporting serve"; "fined for unsportsmanlike behavior".
Classification
All adjective clusters.
Examples
- The basketball player was penalized for her unsportsmanlike behavior during the game.
- His decision to trip his opponent was considered an unsportsmanlike move and cost his team points.
- The umpire called an unsportsmanlike penalty due to the player's foul language directed at the other team.
- The soccer referee ejected one of the players for engaging in unsportsmanlike conduct throughout the match.
- The crowd booed loudly when they witnessed an extremely unsportsmanlike display from the player who started a physical altercation.