Synonyms & Antonyms for unsportsmanlike

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Examples of unsportsmanlike in a Sentence

Unsportsmanlike conduct will not be tolerated. was suspended for unsportsmanlike conduct

Recent Examples on the Web The symbol has been a sore spot for Texas fans and Big 12 officials alike as it has been flagged as unsportsmanlike conduct at times - including twice against West Virginia in a 2018 game in Austin - and completely ignored at others. — Matt Young, Chron, 15 July 2021 The line judge then assessed two unsportsmanlike conduct penalties against Durón — one for taunting a rival player, the other for saying something untoward about the line judge's mother. — Jere Longman New York Times, Star Tribune, 13 July 2021 The line judge then assessed two unsportsmanlike conduct penalties against Durón — one for taunting a rival player, the other for saying something untoward about the line judge’s mother. — New York Times, 12 July 2021 In a statement released Sunday, the Escondido Union High School District said members of the Orange Glen High School community were subject to unsportsmanlike conduct by members of the CUSD community. — Nicole Chavez, CNN, 23 June 2021 During the opening quarter, the West Linn bench was given a warning for unsportsmanlike conduct. — oregonlive, 10 June 2021 Before ejecting a coach, a football official can throw a flag for unsportsmanlike conduct, and a basketball official can call a technical foul. — Los Angeles Times, 27 May 2021 McDonagh was docked $5,000 for cross-checking Mason Marchment on Monday night, while Maroon will pay $3,879 for unsportsmanlike conduct at the end of the game. — Tom Canavan, Star Tribune, 25 May 2021 The Lightning also played with a slew of players out due to injury, in addition to Pat Maroon, who was suspended one game for unsportsmanlike conduct for roughing Montour in Saturday’s penultimate regular-season game. — David Furones, sun-sentinel.com, 10 May 2021

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19 Jul 2021

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“Unsportsmanlike.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/unsportsmanlike. Accessed 30 Jul. 2021.

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