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/ʌnsɔːtsmænlaɪk kənˈdʌkt/ · un.sports.man.like.con.duct
noun
- behavior that violates the principles of fair play and respect for opponents in sports or other competitive activities. The referee ejected the player for unsportsmanlike conduct after he deliberately tripped an opponent.
noun
- behavior that is considered ungentlemanly or unbecoming in a competitive or adversarial situation. The politician's unsportsmanlike conduct during the debate was widely criticized by the media.
Synonyms
unfair playunsportsmanshipunfair tacticsunbecoming behaviorungentlemanly conductunsavory behaviorunseemly conductunfair advantage
Antonyms
Did you know? The term 'unsportsmanlike conduct' is often used in various sports, including football, hockey, and tennis, to describe behavior that is deemed unfair or ungentlemanly.