unsporting

Describes behavior that is unfair, dishonest, or not in accordance with the rules of fair play, especially in sports or competitive contexts.

• 🇩🇪Beschreibt ein Verhalten, das unfair, nicht regelkonform oder nicht im Geist des fairen Wettkampfs ist, besonders im Sport oder in Wettbewerbssituationen.

1. Violating accepted standards or rules B2 formal

   Acting in a way that is unfair, dishonest, or against the spirit of fair play, especially in sports or competition.

   • The player was penalized for unsporting behavior during the match.
   • His unsporting conduct included deliberately tripping an opponent.
   • The referee warned the team about unsporting actions.

   🇩🇪unsportlich

   Synonyme: cheatingdirtydishonestfoulunderhandedunfairunprincipledunsportsmanlike

   Antonyme: fairhonestjustsportingsportsmanlike

• more unsporting comparative form
• most unsporting superlative form