sportsmanship JUST WRITTEN FOR YOU
/ˈspɔːtsmænʃɪp/ · sports·man·ship
noun
- The behaviour exhibited in playing sports, either good or bad. The coach praised the team's sportsmanship after their loss to their arch-rivals.
- The good attitude/behaviour displayed by players of a game; fairness, determination, winning or losing gracefully. The tennis player showed excellent sportsmanship by shaking hands with her opponent after the match.
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Did you know? The term 'sportsmanship' was first used in the 1860s to describe the behaviour of English cricketers, who were expected to conduct themselves with dignity and respect on and off the field.