unsportsmanlike
/ˌʌnˈspɔːtsmənlaɪk/ (bre, ipa) · [ənspˈɔrtsmənlˌaɪk] /ˌʌnˈspɔːrtsmənlaɪk/ (ame, ipa) · [ənspˈɔrtsmənlˌaɪk] /ˌən-ˈspȯrts-mən-ˌlīk How to pronounce unsportsmanlike (audio)/ (ame, mw)
unsportsmanlike — adjective
- unsportsmanlikepositive
- more unsportsmanlikecomparative
- most unsportsmanlikesuperlative
1. describes actions or words in a game or contest that break the unwritten rules o
describes actions or words in a game or contest that break the unwritten rules of fair play, respect, and good manners — for example, insulting an opponent, arguing aggressively with officials, or refusing to follow the spirit of the competition.
The referee gave Hoa a yellow card for unsportsmanlike conduct after she shoved another player.
collocation: unsportsmanlike conduct
Benjamin's unsportsmanlike behaviour — shouting at the umpire — cost his team a penalty point.
collocation: unsportsmanlike behaviour
Karim thought it was unsportsmanlike when his opponent refused to shake hands after the match.
The league suspended the coach for unsportsmanlike remarks directed at the referees.
Constanza's teammates apologised to the other team for her unsportsmanlike actions during the final.
- unsporting
more common in British English; same meaning but slightly narrower in use
- unfair
broader meaning; can apply outside sports to any situation lacking justice
- dishonourable
more formal and moral in tone; implies a loss of personal integrity
- sportsmanlike
direct antonym; describes fair, respectful behaviour in competition
- fair
broader term; not limited to sports contexts
文法句型
unsportsmanlike + noun
be + unsportsmanlike
用法筆記
Commonly found in sports reporting and official rulebooks. Frequently modifies nouns such as 'conduct', 'behaviour', 'actions', and 'remarks'.