Sportsmanship (Noun)
Meaning
Fairness in following the rules of the game.
Classification
Nouns denoting attributes of people and objects.
Examples
- Her team's gracious acceptance of defeat was a perfect example of good sportsmanship.
- The players demonstrated excellent sportsmanship by shaking hands with their opponents after the game.
- In his championship speech, the athlete praised the opponents for their sportsmanship during the intense match.
- Fair play and sportsmanship were the key values that defined the school's sports teams.
- The referee's decision was disputed, but the players showed great sportsmanship by respecting it.