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unsporting

 

Definitions from WordNet

Adjective unsporting has 1 sense
  1. cheating, dirty, foul, unsporting, unsportsmanlike - violating accepted standards or rules; "a dirty fighter"; "used foul means to gain power"; "a nasty unsporting serve"; "fined for unsportsmanlike behavior"
    Antonyms: fair, just (indirect, via unfair)

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Term: unsporting

Part of Speech: Adjective

Sense 1: Not conforming to the principles of fair play, honesty, or sportsmanship, especially in the context of games or sports.

Example sentence 1: The player was penalized for his unsporting behavior of tripping an opponent intentionally during the match.

Example sentence 2: The coach condemned the unsporting actions of his team, emphasizing the importance of fair play.


Part of Speech: Adverb

Sense 1: In a manner that does not adhere to the principles of fair play or sportsmanship.

Example sentence 1: The player was accused of playing unsportingly by constantly taunting and mocking his opponents.

Example sentence 2: He performed unsportingly by purposely delaying the game to frustrate the opposing team.

Sense 2: In an unfair or unethical manner, especially in the context of competitions.

Example sentence 1: The team was disqualified from the tournament due to claims of unsportingly cheating against their opponents.

Example sentence 2: The athlete was banned from the sport for engaging in unsportingly deceptive practices to gain an unfair advantage.


Part of Speech: Noun

Sense 1: Behavior or actions that are not in accordance with fair play or sportsmanship.

Example sentence 1: The referee issued a warning to the player for his display of unsporting throughout the match.

Example sentence 2: The committee reviewed the incident and decided to take disciplinary action against the unsportings exhibited by the team.


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