poor/bad sport

noun

: a person who is rude or angry about losing

Example Sentences

Recent Examples on the Web Related Stories Spencer proceeded to manhandle Arthur with ease, but the poor sport pulled a pistol, leaving Spencer with no choice but to throw him overboard to his death. Brian Davids, The Hollywood Reporter, 26 Feb. 2023 This good and generous motor-mouthing poor sport has given you your marching orders. Abigail Van Buren, oregonlive, 17 Apr. 2022

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“Poor/bad sport.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/poor%2Fbad%20sport. Accessed 8 Jun. 2023.

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