Unsportsmanlike

Pronunciation: /ʌnˈspɔrtsmənˌlaɪk/

Definitions of unsportsmanlike

adjective showing a lack of sportsmanship or fair play

Example Sentences

A1 The player's unsportsmanlike behavior resulted in a penalty.

A2 The coach reprimanded the player for his unsportsmanlike conduct.

B1 The referee issued a warning to the player for unsportsmanlike conduct.

B2 The team captain was suspended for two games due to unsportsmanlike behavior.

C1 The athlete's unsportsmanlike conduct tarnished his reputation in the sports community.

C2 The unsportsmanlike behavior of the team was condemned by fans and officials alike.

Examples of unsportsmanlike in a Sentence

formal The player received a warning for his unsportsmanlike conduct on the field.

informal He got called out for being unsportsmanlike during the game.

slang That was a real jerk move, totally unsportsmanlike.

figurative Her unsportsmanlike behavior off the court caused a lot of drama.

Grammatical Forms of unsportsmanlike

• past tense: unsportsmanliked
• plural: unsportsmanlikes
• comparative: more unsportsmanlike
• superlative: most unsportsmanlike
• present tense: unsportsmanlikes
• future tense: will unsportsmanlike
• perfect tense: have unsportsmanliked
• continuous tense: is unsportsmanliking
• singular: unsportsmanlike
• positive degree: unsportsmanlike
• infinitive: to unsportsmanlike
• gerund: unsportsmanliking
• participle: unsportsmanliked

Origin and Evolution of unsportsmanlike

First Known Use: 1825 year

Language of Origin: English

Story behind the word: The word 'unsportsmanlike' originated from the combination of 'un-' meaning not or opposite of, and 'sportsmanlike' which refers to fair and honorable conduct in sports.

Evolution of the word: Originally used in the context of sportsmanship, the term 'unsportsmanlike' has evolved to describe behavior that goes against the spirit of fair play and good sportsmanship in various competitive activities.