sportsmanship

CEFRB2

/spˈɔrtsməˌnʃɪp/

noun

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In plain English

  1. 01

    noun

    Fair and respectful behavior during a sport or competition.

  2. 02

    noun

    Extra detail

    The behaviour exhibited in playing sports, either good or bad.

Examples

  • Having good sportsmanship is essential to a sports team.

  • James showed good sportsmanship in consoling Shankar after his wicket fell.

At a glance

Sits at B2 on the CEFR scale

Senses
3
Parts of speech
1

Deep Dive

noun

Extra meaning

  1. The good attitude/behaviour displayed by players of a game; fairness, determination, magnanimity, courtesy towards opponents, and winning or losing gracefully.

More examples

In context

  • He showed poor sportsmanship.

Quick test

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The coach praised the team's blank after they helped the injured opponent.

Practise this properly in the app, where the word comes back before you forget it.

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Origin

noun

From sports + -manship.