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
But Foligno compounded the disadvantage for the Hawks by drawing an unsportsmanlike penalty.
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Phil Thompson, Chicago Tribune, 27 Jan. 2025
Not only did Boyd not realize the Texans didn't get the fumble recovery, but he was flagged for unsportsmanlike conduct after removing and throwing his helmet following the play.
—David Faris, Newsweek, 19 Jan. 2025
The 28-year-old cornerback was flagged for unsportsmanlike conduct for taking off his helmet.
—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
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Phil Thompson, Chicago Tribune, 27 Jan. 2025
Not only did Boyd not realize the Texans didn't get the fumble recovery, but he was flagged for unsportsmanlike conduct after removing and throwing his helmet following the play.
—David Faris, Newsweek, 19 Jan. 2025
The 28-year-old cornerback was flagged for unsportsmanlike conduct for taking off his helmet.
—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
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for unsportsmanlike
Adjective
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With 13:33 left in the game, McCaffery grew frustrated by a disparity in foul calls, blew his top and picked up a technical from official Brian Dorsey.—
Scott Dochterman,
The Athletic,
14 Mar. 2025
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Davis grabbed the offensive rebound following Burton’s try for the win, and Austin was called for a foul down low.—
Shane Connuck,
Charlotte Observer,
12 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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As reported, Tapestry’s Coach filed a suit against the fast-fashion specialist for trademark counterfeiting, federal trademark infringement, false advertising and unfair competition.—
Hikmat Mohammed,
WWD,
19 Mar. 2025
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Perhaps that last part is unfair: Lolla, as this oral history lays out, still has a purpose, and even a vision, albeit a broad commercial one.—
Christopher Borrelli,
Chicago Tribune,
18 Mar. 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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Interestingly, the feeling of abandonment mirrors the animating force of the nastiest parts of the American manosphere: the belief that men got left behind.—
Doreen St. Félix,
The New Yorker,
22 Mar. 2025
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The 30-year-old eked out a split decision win in a battle of women who came in on nasty losing streaks.—
Brian Mazique,
Forbes,
21 Mar. 2025
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“Unsportsmanlike.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/unsportsmanlike. Accessed 25 Mar. 2025.
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