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
His three field goals were from 57, 35 and 41 — and one of his extra points was from 48 thanks to an unsportsmanlike conduct penalty after a Panthers score.
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Alex Zietlow, Charlotte Observer, 21 Sep. 2025
However, the young linebacker was flagged for an unsportsmanlike conduct penalty on the sideline, which kept SMU’s drive alive.
—Steven Johnson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 20 Sep. 2025
Colts coach Steichen spews lava, draws unsportsmanlike conduct for running onto the field.
—Joe Nguyen, Denver Post, 14 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
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Alex Zietlow, Charlotte Observer, 21 Sep. 2025
However, the young linebacker was flagged for an unsportsmanlike conduct penalty on the sideline, which kept SMU’s drive alive.
—Steven Johnson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 20 Sep. 2025
Colts coach Steichen spews lava, draws unsportsmanlike conduct for running onto the field.
—Joe Nguyen, Denver Post, 14 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
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for unsportsmanlike
Adjective
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Instead, Rocchio walloped a fastball off the right-field foul pole for a walk-off homer, an exclamation point at the end of a regular season that culminated in an improbable AL Central crown.—
Zack Meisel,
New York Times,
29 Sep. 2025
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Officers responded to the scene after a foul odor was reported coming from the vehicle.—
Mya Abraham,
VIBE.com,
29 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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Any employer in a joint-employer relationship can be deemed liable for an unfair labor practice or other unlawful acts.—
Michael McCann,
Sportico.com,
4 Oct. 2025
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The athletes asked the state to amend regulations to keep biological males from joining girls’ teams or using female locker rooms, saying the lack of clear rules was unfair and unsafe.—
Center Square,
The Washington Examiner,
4 Oct. 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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And what about all that nasty mother stuff?—
Brian Tallerico,
Vulture,
4 Oct. 2025
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The wedding ballads can wait; this nasty jam should still get the dancefloor packed in the meantime.—
Andrew Unterberger,
Billboard,
3 Oct. 2025
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“Unsportsmanlike.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/unsportsmanlike. Accessed 7 Oct. 2025.
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