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 28-year-old cornerback was flagged for unsportsmanlike conduct for taking off his helmet.
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Chantz Martin, Fox News, 18 Jan. 2025
Bosa was flagged for unsportsmanlike conduct in the second half after smashing his helmet to the turf in frustration.
—Daniel Popper, The Athletic, 8 Jan. 2025
The result was a 15-yard unsportsmanlike penalty for his juvenile antics.
—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
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Chantz Martin, Fox News, 18 Jan. 2025
Bosa was flagged for unsportsmanlike conduct in the second half after smashing his helmet to the turf in frustration.
—Daniel Popper, The Athletic, 8 Jan. 2025
The result was a 15-yard unsportsmanlike penalty for his juvenile antics.
—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
See all Example Sentences for unsportsmanlike
Recent Examples of Synonyms for unsportsmanlike
Adjective
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And this particular mouthful may have been really foul.—
James Doubek,
NPR,
29 Jan. 2025
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Two-way player Drew Peterson later entered the mix after Porzingis picked up his fifth foul midway through the third quarter.—
Zack Cox,
Boston Herald,
28 Jan. 2025
Adjective
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Over the last year, however, transgender athletes have been targeted by critics who say their participation in women’s sports is unfair and a potential safety risk.—
Eric Olson,
Los Angeles Times,
7 Feb. 2025
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Donovan, the team president, suggests that some of the assessments were unfair but says that the Chiefs’ leadership took the report card seriously and has taken action to remedy players’ concerns.—
Justin Birnbaum,
Forbes,
7 Feb. 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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Eagles edge rusher Josh Sweat had the splashiest individual stat line with 2.5 sacks, but a crew of nasty defensive tackles wrought devastation versus the run and the pass.—
Tim Graham,
The Athletic,
14 Feb. 2025
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What follows is a twisted game of house where familiar familial relationships crumble and new ones take root like nasty black weeds.—
M.L. Rio,
New York Times,
14 Feb. 2025
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“Unsportsmanlike.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/unsportsmanlike. Accessed 21 Feb. 2025.
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