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
While multiple referees were nearby, no flag was thrown for unsportsmanlike conduct at the time.
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David Faris, Newsweek, 2 Feb. 2025
Shildt and Dodgers manager Dave Roberts served their one-game suspensions on Friday and received undisclosed fines for unsportsmanlike conduct and contributing to a benches-clearing incident.
—Jeff Sanders, San Diego Union-Tribune, 20 June 2025
According to the station, in the last 20 years of state championships, no other athletes have been disqualified for unsportsmanlike conduct.
—Anna Lazarus Caplan, People.com, 4 June 2025
Improper Conduct – Any member attempting to or engaging in unsportsmanlike conduct, unsafe conduct, or conduct detrimental to racing; INDYCAR; and/or to the NTT INDYCAR SERIES, whether during an Event or on/off the Track, may be subject to any or all penalties.
—Bruce Martin, Forbes.com, 26 May 2025
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David Faris, Newsweek, 2 Feb. 2025
Shildt and Dodgers manager Dave Roberts served their one-game suspensions on Friday and received undisclosed fines for unsportsmanlike conduct and contributing to a benches-clearing incident.
—Jeff Sanders, San Diego Union-Tribune, 20 June 2025
According to the station, in the last 20 years of state championships, no other athletes have been disqualified for unsportsmanlike conduct.
—Anna Lazarus Caplan, People.com, 4 June 2025
Improper Conduct – Any member attempting to or engaging in unsportsmanlike conduct, unsafe conduct, or conduct detrimental to racing; INDYCAR; and/or to the NTT INDYCAR SERIES, whether during an Event or on/off the Track, may be subject to any or all penalties.
—Bruce Martin, Forbes.com, 26 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for unsportsmanlike
Adjective
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The foul was upgraded to a flagrant foul penalty 2, resulting in an automatic ejection for Banks.—
Jason Anderson,
Sacbee.com,
21 July 2025
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The other is a red panda named Bad Rudi with a penchant for foul language.—
Elizabeth Robinson,
NBC news,
16 July 2025
Adjective
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But South Korean cars from Hyundai and Kia factor significantly into the $66-billion trade deficit that Trump has decried as unfair.—
arkansasonline.com,
arkansasonline.com,
13 July 2025
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Many schools that served mostly low-income students were issued D’s and F’s, which many educators and parents found unfair.—
Steven Walker,
The Orlando Sentinel,
13 July 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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For example, wildfires can not only cause direct injury and damage to people and property but can also spew all sorts of nasty stuff into the air.—
Bruce Y. Lee,
Forbes.com,
19 July 2025
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Morton signed a one-year, $15 million deal with the Orioles this past offseason as a starting pitcher who had established himself with 17 years of MLB experience and a nasty curveball.—
Said Bravo,
CNN Money,
18 July 2025
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“Unsportsmanlike.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/unsportsmanlike. Accessed 30 Jul. 2025.
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