unsportsmanlike
adjective
un·sports·man·like
ˌən-ˈspȯrts-mən-ˌlīk 
: not characteristic of or exhibiting good sportsmanship : not sportsmanlike
Examples of unsportsmanlike in a Sentence
Unsportsmanlike conduct will not be tolerated.
was suspended for unsportsmanlike conduct
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The brutal hit was given a flag for helmet-to-helmet, but further review indicated that Branch engaged in unsportsmanlike conduct, and he has now been ejected from the game.
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David Faris, Newsweek, 3 Nov. 2024
But the Kings controlled most of the second period, when the Sharks took three minor penalties, including two bench infractions: one for delay of game, puck over glass, and unsportsmanlike conduct.
—Curtis Pashelka, The Mercury News, 30 Oct. 2024
After picking off Garbers on the ensuing drive, the Golden Gophers took advantage of an unsportsmanlike conduct penalty and a pass interference call on the Bruins to set up a two-yard touchdown run by Taylor, giving Minnesota a 14-10 lead.
—Anthony De Leon, Los Angeles Times, 13 Oct. 2024
The Warriors had several injuries and the atmosphere on the field was becoming toxic – there were a half-dozen personal fouls and unsportsmanlike penalties called, along a targeting penalty on Pacifica.
—Steve Dulas, Orange County Register, 11 Oct. 2024
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David Faris, Newsweek, 3 Nov. 2024
But the Kings controlled most of the second period, when the Sharks took three minor penalties, including two bench infractions: one for delay of game, puck over glass, and unsportsmanlike conduct.
—Curtis Pashelka, The Mercury News, 30 Oct. 2024
After picking off Garbers on the ensuing drive, the Golden Gophers took advantage of an unsportsmanlike conduct penalty and a pass interference call on the Bruins to set up a two-yard touchdown run by Taylor, giving Minnesota a 14-10 lead.
—Anthony De Leon, Los Angeles Times, 13 Oct. 2024
The Warriors had several injuries and the atmosphere on the field was becoming toxic – there were a half-dozen personal fouls and unsportsmanlike penalties called, along a targeting penalty on Pacifica.
—Steve Dulas, Orange County Register, 11 Oct. 2024
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“Unsportsmanlike.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/unsportsmanlike. Accessed 21 Nov. 2024.
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