as in foul
not being in accordance with the rules or standards of what is fair in sport
was suspended for unsportsmanlike conduct
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Recent Examples of unsportsmanlike
While multiple referees were nearby, no flag was thrown for unsportsmanlike conduct at the time.
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David Faris, Newsweek, 2 Feb. 2025
Shildt and Dodgers manager Dave Roberts served their one-game suspensions on Friday and received undisclosed fines for unsportsmanlike conduct and contributing to a benches-clearing incident.
—Jeff Sanders, San Diego Union-Tribune, 20 June 2025
According to the station, in the last 20 years of state championships, no other athletes have been disqualified for unsportsmanlike conduct.
—Anna Lazarus Caplan, People.com, 4 June 2025
Improper Conduct – Any member attempting to or engaging in unsportsmanlike conduct, unsafe conduct, or conduct detrimental to racing; INDYCAR; and/or to the NTT INDYCAR SERIES, whether during an Event or on/off the Track, may be subject to any or all penalties.
—Bruce Martin, Forbes.com, 26 May 2025
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David Faris, Newsweek, 2 Feb. 2025
Shildt and Dodgers manager Dave Roberts served their one-game suspensions on Friday and received undisclosed fines for unsportsmanlike conduct and contributing to a benches-clearing incident.
—Jeff Sanders, San Diego Union-Tribune, 20 June 2025
According to the station, in the last 20 years of state championships, no other athletes have been disqualified for unsportsmanlike conduct.
—Anna Lazarus Caplan, People.com, 4 June 2025
Improper Conduct – Any member attempting to or engaging in unsportsmanlike conduct, unsafe conduct, or conduct detrimental to racing; INDYCAR; and/or to the NTT INDYCAR SERIES, whether during an Event or on/off the Track, may be subject to any or all penalties.
—Bruce Martin, Forbes.com, 26 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for unsportsmanlike
Adjective
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The Nationals put up a four-spot against Verlander, the backbreaker being CJ Abrams’ towering two-run shot off the right-field foul pole.—
Justice delos Santos,
Mercury News,
10 Aug. 2025
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Guests will enjoy the experience free from disruptive behavior, foul language, obscene gestures, fighting, unruly conduct or inconsiderate actions.—
Ed Masley,
AZCentral.com,
9 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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Utility commissioners ruled in favor of power companies, which argued that older versions of the program created an unfair cost burden on customers.—
CalMatters,
Mercury News,
7 Aug. 2025
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Union employees at Stillwater Medical Group have reached a tentative agreement with HealthPartners, just two days after voting to authorize another unfair labor practices strike.—
Mary Divine,
Twin Cities,
7 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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Louisville police say anything that goes into the air or explodes is illegal for average citizens.—
James Bruggers,
The Courier-Journal,
5 July 2017
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Official fireworks shows took place over the city, and illegal pyrotechnics lit up the sky everywhere in between.—
Lisa Beebe,
Los Angeles Magazine,
5 July 2017
Adjective
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Whereas the Star Wars sequels woefully misused the actor's talents, this movie puts them center stage, playing one of the teen hoodlums who join forces with their victim to fight off nasty, otherworldly invaders.—
Chris Snellgrove,
EW.com,
12 Aug. 2025
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Things could be reversed if prompt actions are taken to get vaccination rates back up again before the different nasty microbes can spread too far in the U.S. population.—
Bruce Y. Lee,
Forbes.com,
10 Aug. 2025
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“Unsportsmanlike.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/unsportsmanlike. Accessed 22 Aug. 2025.
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