unsportingly

An adverb meaning "in a manner that is not fair, generous, or respectful of the rules of a game or sport." It describes behavior that violates the spirit of fair play or sportsmanship.

• 🇩🇪Adverb, das ein Verhalten beschreibt, das unfair, unsportlich oder unehrenhaft ist und gegen die Regeln oder den Geist des Sports verstößt.

1. In an unsportsmanlike manner B2 formal

   Acting in a way that violates the principles of fair play, respect, and courtesy in sports or competition.

   • He unsportingly refused to shake hands after the match.
   • The player unsportingly taunted the opponent after scoring.
   • She unsportingly argued with the referee over every call.

   🇩🇪Unsportlich

   Synonyme: dishonorablyfoullyunethicallyunfairlyunscrupulously

   Antonyme: fairlysportingly

• more unsportingly comparative form
• most unsportingly superlative form