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unsporting

/ʌnˈspɔː.tɪŋ/

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adjective

C1formalcommonsport/ʌnˈspɔː.tɪŋ/

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

  • 🇷🇺Описывает поведение, которое является нечестным, несправедливым или не соответствующим правилам честной игры, особенно в спорте или соревновательных контекстах.
  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.

    🇷🇺Неспортивный

    Synonyms: cheatingdirtydishonestfoulunderhandedunfairunprincipledunsportsmanlike

    Antonyms: fairhonestjustsportingsportsmanlike

  • more unsporting comparative form
  • most unsporting superlative form