Simple meaning
What does Sportsmanship mean?
fair and respectful behavior in sports
Dictionary definition
Sportsmanship means playing fairly, respecting others, and handling wins or losses with kindness.
Example sentences
Sportsmanship in a sentence
easy
Good sportsmanship matters more than winning.
medium
Her sportsmanship impressed both teams.
hard
In the story, sportsmanship was shown when players helped each other after the game.
Synonyms
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Antonyms
Opposite words
cheatingBreaking rules to gain unfair advantage.
rudenessDisrespectful behavior.
Word family
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Base word
sportsmanship
noun
sportsmanship
Base form.
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What does sportsmanship mean?
SPORTSMANSHIP means fair and respectful behavior in sports.
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