unsportsmanlike
adjective
un·sports·man·like
ˌən-ˈspȯrts-mən-ˌlīk 
: not characteristic of or exhibiting good sportsmanship : not sportsmanlike
Examples of unsportsmanlike in a Sentence
Unsportsmanlike conduct will not be tolerated.
was suspended for unsportsmanlike conduct
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After the opening kickoff against the Cowboys, a flag was thrown by the officials and Carter was ejected for unsportsmanlike conduct just six seconds into the new season.
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Kevin Dotson, CNN Money, 9 Sep. 2025
As reported by the press, the game featured multiple other unsportsmanlike infractions by both teams, including shoving, punching and personal fouls.
—Ron Mix, San Diego Union-Tribune, 9 Sep. 2025
Jalen Carter #98 of the Philadelphia Eagles walks off the field after getting ejected for an unsportsmanlike conduct penalty against the Dallas Cowboys during the first quarter in the game at Lincoln Financial Field on September 04, 2025 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
—Kevin McCormick, MSNBC Newsweek, 9 Sep. 2025
In addition to Carter’s ejection for unsportsmanlike conduct, the Eagles were also hit with a 15-yard penalty.
—Paulina Dedaj, FOXNews.com, 5 Sep. 2025
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Kevin Dotson, CNN Money, 9 Sep. 2025
As reported by the press, the game featured multiple other unsportsmanlike infractions by both teams, including shoving, punching and personal fouls.
—Ron Mix, San Diego Union-Tribune, 9 Sep. 2025
Jalen Carter #98 of the Philadelphia Eagles walks off the field after getting ejected for an unsportsmanlike conduct penalty against the Dallas Cowboys during the first quarter in the game at Lincoln Financial Field on September 04, 2025 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
—Kevin McCormick, MSNBC Newsweek, 9 Sep. 2025
In addition to Carter’s ejection for unsportsmanlike conduct, the Eagles were also hit with a 15-yard penalty.
—Paulina Dedaj, FOXNews.com, 5 Sep. 2025
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“Unsportsmanlike.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/unsportsmanlike. Accessed 18 Sep. 2025.
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