: fair play, respect for opponents, and polite behavior by someone who is competing in a sport or other competition
He's a great player who's also admired for his sportsmanship.
She showed good/bad/poor sportsmanship.
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“Sportsmanship.” Merriam-Webster.com Simple Definition, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/simple/sportsmanship. Accessed 21 Jun. 2026.
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