as in foul
not being in accordance with the rules or standards of what is fair in sport
was suspended for unsportsmanlike conduct
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Recent Examples of unsportsmanlike
Sixers star Joel Embiid was also ejected from the game after receiving two unsportsmanlike conduct technical fouls.
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Ryan Gaydos, Fox News, 24 Dec. 2024
Gardner-Johnson, who’d already been penalized earlier for unsportsmanlike conduct, was again flagged when members of the Eagles defense and Commanders offense had a minor scuffle during a commercial break.
—Brooks Kubena, The Athletic, 22 Dec. 2024
The touchdown set off a frenzy among his teammates, with the celebration drawing a penalty for unsportsmanlike conduct.
—Katie Wadington, The Hill, 21 Dec. 2024
Asked by a pool reporter why only Steelers were penalized, referee Alan Eck said that only Pittsburgh players committed unsportsmanlike conduct penalties after the play.
—Mike Defabo, The Athletic, 16 Dec. 2024
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Ryan Gaydos, Fox News, 24 Dec. 2024
Gardner-Johnson, who’d already been penalized earlier for unsportsmanlike conduct, was again flagged when members of the Eagles defense and Commanders offense had a minor scuffle during a commercial break.
—Brooks Kubena, The Athletic, 22 Dec. 2024
The touchdown set off a frenzy among his teammates, with the celebration drawing a penalty for unsportsmanlike conduct.
—Katie Wadington, The Hill, 21 Dec. 2024
Asked by a pool reporter why only Steelers were penalized, referee Alan Eck said that only Pittsburgh players committed unsportsmanlike conduct penalties after the play.
—Mike Defabo, The Athletic, 16 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for unsportsmanlike
Adjective
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Larsson promptly picked up his fourth foul 2:40 into the third quarter and finished with four points (one for five shooting) and five rebounds in 14 minutes.—
Barry Jackson,
Miami Herald,
24 Jan. 2025
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Christopher made up for 3-of-9 foul shooting by making 26 field goals to 19 for Westmont, which went 12-of-14 at the free-throw line.—
Glenn Reeves,
The Mercury News,
24 Jan. 2025
Adjective
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For any governor to face a recall based on the omnipresent challenges of managing such a large-scale disaster seems unfair.—
David Faris,
Newsweek,
18 Jan. 2025
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Block has agreed to pay up to $120 million to consumers harmed by fraudulent transactions and unfair business practices detailed by the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) in a consent order filed on Thursday.—
Anne Marie Lee,
CBS News,
17 Jan. 2025
Adjective
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Louisville police say anything that goes into the air or explodes is illegal for average citizens.—
James Bruggers,
The Courier-Journal,
5 July 2017
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Official fireworks shows took place over the city, and illegal pyrotechnics lit up the sky everywhere in between.—
Lisa Beebe,
Los Angeles Magazine,
5 July 2017
Adjective
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The fight has been particularly nasty, with both sides trading harsh accusations against the other.—
Nicholas Gordon,
Fortune Asia,
20 Jan. 2025
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First Lady Nancy Reagan was upset, thinking her husband was being too nasty.—
George Skelton,
Los Angeles Times,
20 Jan. 2025
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“Unsportsmanlike.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/unsportsmanlike. Accessed 1 Feb. 2025.
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