as in foul
not being in accordance with the rules or standards of what is fair in sport
was suspended for unsportsmanlike conduct
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Recent Examples of unsportsmanlike
The Lobos’ second touchdown came after an unsportsmanlike penalty on Virgin-Morgan, who appeared to kick a player on the ground after a third-down stop.
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Idaho Statesman, 12 Oct. 2025
Jones isn't the first owner to be flagged for such unsportsmanlike conduct.
—David K. Li, NBC news, 8 Oct. 2025
Cal was flagged for unsportsmanlike conduct for celebrating the big moment and twice the offensive line drew false start penalties.
—Jeff Faraudo, Mercury News, 28 Sep. 2025
His three field goals were from 57, 35 and 41 — and one of his extra points was from 48 thanks to an unsportsmanlike conduct penalty after a Panthers score.
—Alex Zietlow, Charlotte Observer, 21 Sep. 2025
See All Example Sentences for unsportsmanlike
Idaho Statesman, 12 Oct. 2025
Jones isn't the first owner to be flagged for such unsportsmanlike conduct.
—David K. Li, NBC news, 8 Oct. 2025
Cal was flagged for unsportsmanlike conduct for celebrating the big moment and twice the offensive line drew false start penalties.
—Jeff Faraudo, Mercury News, 28 Sep. 2025
His three field goals were from 57, 35 and 41 — and one of his extra points was from 48 thanks to an unsportsmanlike conduct penalty after a Panthers score.
—Alex Zietlow, Charlotte Observer, 21 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for unsportsmanlike
Adjective
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Other signs to look for are floating debris, rust, mildew, or foul odors.—
Ashlyn Needham,
Southern Living,
11 Oct. 2025
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The second-year coach appeared to be confused after the foul call before exiting the court and heading into the locker room tunnel.—
Jacob Lev,
CNN Money,
11 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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Even if most of these conditions are met, one or two unfair elements can strongly shape overall perceptions of fairness.—
Jason Ma,
Fortune,
12 Oct. 2025
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Creativity is the last unfair advantage left.—
Erik Huberman,
Rolling Stone,
10 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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Louisville police say anything that goes into the air or explodes is illegal for average citizens.—
James Bruggers,
The Courier-Journal,
5 July 2017
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Official fireworks shows took place over the city, and illegal pyrotechnics lit up the sky everywhere in between.—
Lisa Beebe,
Los Angeles Magazine,
5 July 2017
Adjective
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Removing Stains From Wood Cabinets Food, beverages, and dirty hands can leave nasty stains behind, even after cleaning.—
Karen Brewer Grossman,
Southern Living,
10 Oct. 2025
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The overriding question should be will the Texas line figure out how to protect QB Arch Manning from OU’s nasty front four?—
Matt Hayes,
USA TODAY,
10 Oct. 2025
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“Unsportsmanlike.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/unsportsmanlike. Accessed 19 Oct. 2025.
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