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
The result was a 15-yard unsportsmanlike penalty for his juvenile antics.
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Rob Reischel, Forbes, 31 Dec. 2024
Gardner-Johnson’s play redeemed his ejection after two unsportsmanlike penalties last week when the Eagles blew a two-score lead to the Washington Commanders.
—Brooks Kubena, The Athletic, 29 Dec. 2024
He was then flagged for two unsportsmanlike conduct penalties in a win over the Cincinnati Bengals.
—Ryan Gaydos, Fox News, 25 Dec. 2024
The ejection was because Gardner-Johnson had received two unsportsmanlike conduct penalties.
—Gord Magill, Newsweek, 22 Dec. 2024
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Rob Reischel, Forbes, 31 Dec. 2024
Gardner-Johnson’s play redeemed his ejection after two unsportsmanlike penalties last week when the Eagles blew a two-score lead to the Washington Commanders.
—Brooks Kubena, The Athletic, 29 Dec. 2024
He was then flagged for two unsportsmanlike conduct penalties in a win over the Cincinnati Bengals.
—Ryan Gaydos, Fox News, 25 Dec. 2024
The ejection was because Gardner-Johnson had received two unsportsmanlike conduct penalties.
—Gord Magill, Newsweek, 22 Dec. 2024
See all Example Sentences for unsportsmanlike
Recent Examples of Synonyms for unsportsmanlike
Adjective
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Larsson promptly picked up his fourth foul 2:40 into the third quarter and finished with four points (one for five shooting) and five rebounds in 14 minutes.—
Barry Jackson,
Miami Herald,
24 Jan. 2025
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Christopher made up for 3-of-9 foul shooting by making 26 field goals to 19 for Westmont, which went 12-of-14 at the free-throw line.—
Glenn Reeves,
The Mercury News,
24 Jan. 2025
Adjective
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The unfair playing field must remain protected and its utility exists only for particular groups.—
Thomas G. Moukawsher,
Newsweek,
30 Jan. 2025
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The farm's current leaders have described the documentary as biased and unfair.—
Brian Mann,
NPR,
29 Jan. 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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First Lady Nancy Reagan was upset, thinking her husband was being too nasty.—
George Skelton,
Los Angeles Times,
20 Jan. 2025
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The fight has been particularly nasty, with both sides trading harsh accusations against the other.—
Nicholas Gordon,
Fortune Asia,
20 Jan. 2025
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“Unsportsmanlike.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/unsportsmanlike. Accessed 4 Feb. 2025.
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