unsportsmanlike
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Definition of unsportsmanlike
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Synonyms & Antonyms for unsportsmanlike
Synonyms
dirty, foul, illegal, nasty, unfair
Antonyms
clean, fair, legal, sportsmanlike, sportsmanly
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Examples of unsportsmanlike in a Sentence
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Soon after Thiem ripped a backhand return on a fourth set point, the 15-time major champion received a warning for unsportsmanlike conduct. — Ravi Ubha, CNN, "Disgruntled Novak Djokovic exits French Open to end grand slam winning streak," 8 June 2019 The second half was Rudy getting an unsportsmanlike penalty to cost Notre Dame the game, or Babe Ruth pointing dramatically to the bleachers then popping out. — Scott Ostler, SFChronicle.com, "Warriors squander Willis Reed moment for Klay Thompson, Kevon Looney," 7 June 2019 Whether in real life, sports, entertainment or, heaven knows, our national politics, unsportsmanlike conduct and self-indulgence have become routine. — Daniel Henninger, WSJ, "Serena Williams’s Time Out," 12 Sep. 2018 Following her change, a warning was issued to Alize from the chair umpire for unsportsmanlike conduct. — Amira Rasool, Teen Vogue, "The U.S. Open Amends "Sexist" Shirt Changing Rule After Social Media Criticized It," 30 Aug. 2018 First, Brown, a redshirt sophomore, was called for unsportsmanlike conduct after taking a swipe at a Georgia player following a punt. — Dan Gartland, SI.com, "Watch: Alabama LB Mekhi Brown Involved in Sideline Scuffle After Personal Foul Penalty," 8 Jan. 2018 He also was ejected from that Game 4 of the conference final for unsportsmanlike conduct. — Curtis Zupke, latimes.com, "Prospects for Kings, Ducks built tight bond on junior hockey squad," 6 July 2018 Talib and Suh have each been previously been suspended by the NFL for unsportsmanlike conduct, and Peters was banned for one game by Kansas City Chiefs coach Andy Reid after a blowup last year. — Lindsay H. Jones, USA TODAY, "Rams hope their defensive chemistry experiment will be explosive in the right way," 13 June 2018 He was fined by the ATP in 2016 for several violations at the Shanghai Rolex Masters, including verbal abuse of a spectator and unsportsmanlike conduct. — Scott Gleeson, USA TODAY, "Tennis player Nick Kyrgios fined more than $17,000 for making sexual gesture during match," 26 June 2018These example sentences are selected automatically from various online news sources to reflect current usage of the word 'unsportsmanlike.' Views expressed in the examples do not represent the opinion of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.
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