unsportsmanlike
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4.9
- adjective
- /ʌnˈspɔrtsˌmənˌlaɪk/
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antideportivo
- Tampa Bay's Ted Larsen was also penalized 15 yards for an unsportsmanlike hit on Panthers defensive lineman Dwan Edwards.
- unsportsmanlike behavior
- unsportsmanlike conduct
- unsportsmanlike acts
It was very unsportsmanlike for Hook to use his hook to slice Peter's wrist.
- It was very unsportsmanlike for Hook to use his hook to slice Peter's wrist.
Examples
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It is unsportsmanlike, it is un-English... and it is in very poor taste!
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Kevin, this is the most disgusting display of unsportsmanlike conduct I've ever seen.
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This is taking unsportsmanlike conduct to a whole new level!
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It's going to be 15 yards for unsportsmanlike conduct.
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The behaviors were unsportsmanlike, and the lack of calls encouraged it.
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The coach said makin' fun of a guy is unsportsmanlike.
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The Seahawks displayed unsportsmanlike behavior throughout the whole game.
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Bordeleau received a game misconduct for unsportsmanlike conduct as well.
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The Ravens capped the night with unsportsmanlike conduct on their sideline in the final drive.
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The player received a penalty for committing an unsportsmanlike foul during the match.
Synonyms
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4.3
Dishonest or illegal, especially about money
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Unfair behaviour that breaks accepted rules or standards
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Acting unfairly in a game or competition
Antonyms
How Sportsmanlike
Surface Forms
Morphology
unsportsmanlike = sportsmanlike (transparent) = un + sportsman + like
Formed by adding the productive negative prefix 'un-' to the adjective 'sportsmanlike', producing a clear negation.
Etymology
Unsportsmanlike is a clear compound: un- 'not' + sportsman 'a person who plays sports' + -like 'in the way of', so it literally means 'not acting like a fair player'. That's why it describes behaviour in games that is unfair, rude, or against the rules.