sportsmanlike

adjective

Definition of sportsmanlikenext
as in legal
following or according to the rules admired by the fans for his sportsmanlike conduct on the ice

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  1. legal
  2. moral
  3. clean
  4. honorable
  5. fair
  6. ethical
Adjective
  • Not only does this bring into the picture a myriad of social and psychological considerations, at least concerning how AI impacts humans, but there are also profound philosophical moral, ethical, legal, and technological considerations afoot.
    Lance Eliot, Forbes, 21 Dec. 2024
  • Due to prison rules, Hunt can only make a couple of calls per month to family or legal counsel.
    Gord Magill, Newsweek, 21 Dec. 2024
Definition of legal
Adjective
  • Nair’s work often explored themes of moral conflict, existential dilemmas, and the intricate dynamics of rural life, reflecting his deep understanding of his cultural milieu.
    Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 26 Dec. 2024
  • There’s nothing transactional about being a moral person in this life, because the benefits for being a good human are enjoyed here on earth, not in some gauzy heaven.
    Gayle Forman, People.com, 25 Dec. 2024
Definition of moral
Adjective
  • The clean, bright walls along with colorful rugs and hardwood floors can seem impossible for people living in apartments.
    Kaitlyn Keegan, Hartford Courant, 3 Feb. 2023
  • At the end of the dredging, sediment that’s not placed on the beach could be left in the pit and covered with a layer of clean sand.
    San Diego Union-Tribune, San Diego Union-Tribune, 3 Feb. 2023
Definition of clean
Adjective
  • This, combined with the lie President Joe Biden told about not pardoning his son Hunter, shows that the Democratic Party is no longer the party that cares about people or is honorable.
    Reader Commentary, Baltimore Sun, 5 Dec. 2024
  • Mercy is a free, smart, honorable woman who just so happens to keep Henry alive.
    Lincee Ray, EW.com, 7 Dec. 2024
Definition of honorable
Adjective
  • The United States, because of its unconditional military and diplomatic support, has been complicit in all of Israel's wars as well as war crimes, including the genocidal campaign against the people of Gaza. fairness meter Newsweek is committed to journalism that's factual and fair.
    Tom Rogers, Newsweek, 26 Dec. 2024
  • Trump's return: Washington prepares for second term 08:17 Level playing field: Are college athletics fair?
    Ashley J. DiMella Fox News, Fox News, 26 Dec. 2024
Definition of fair
Adjective
  • Unfortunately, our origin stories don’t tell us how to resolve any particular ethical dispute.
    Nikhil Krishnan, The New Yorker, 23 Dec. 2024
  • This is critical as stakeholders demand ethical leadership that inspires trust and inclusion.
    Expert Panel®, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
Definition of ethical
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“Sportsmanlike.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sportsmanlike. Accessed 30 Dec. 2024.

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