sportsmanship
noun
sports·man·ship
ˈspȯrts-mən-ˌship 
: conduct (such as fairness, respect for one's opponent, and graciousness in winning or losing) becoming to one participating in a sport
Examples of sportsmanship in a Sentence
He's a great player who's also admired for his sportsmanship.
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The Tortoise and the Hare The race between a very fast hare and a very slow tortoise teaches kids the importance of sportsmanship and determination.
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Alex Vance, Parents, 28 Apr. 2025
The 2014 moment in Toronto showed the best of international sportsmanship and neighborly respect.
—Chicago Tribune, 9 Feb. 2025
This event is highly anticipated each year and teaches the scouts healthy competition and sportsmanship, according to a news release.
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But doubts about sportsmanship were already in the air.
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Alex Vance, Parents, 28 Apr. 2025
The 2014 moment in Toronto showed the best of international sportsmanship and neighborly respect.
—Chicago Tribune, 9 Feb. 2025
This event is highly anticipated each year and teaches the scouts healthy competition and sportsmanship, according to a news release.
—News Release, San Diego Union-Tribune, 2 Feb. 2025
But doubts about sportsmanship were already in the air.
—Michael Walker, New York Times, 9 May 2025
See All Example Sentences for sportsmanship
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“Sportsmanship.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/sportsmanship. Accessed 31 May. 2025.
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sportsmanship
noun
sports·man·ship
ˈspō(ə)rt-smən-ˌship
ˈspȯ(ə)rt-
: fair play, respect for opponents, and gracious behavior in winning or losing
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