sportsmanship — fair, generous, and respectful behavior, especially when competing in sports
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: fair, generous, and respectful behavior, especially when competing in sports
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈspɔːrts.mən.ʃɪp/
Example Sentences
- The coach emphasized that good sportsmanship was more important than winning.
- His poor sportsmanship was evident when he threw his racket after losing the point.
- The team captain's sportsmanship was so legendary that even opposing fans applauded him.
sportsmanship
NOUN[/ˈspɔːrts.mən.ʃɪp/]
fair, generous, and respectful behavior, especially when competing in sports
fair, generous, and respectful behavior, especially when competing in sports
True leadership grows from sportsmanship, worth more than any scholarship!
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“The coach emphasized that good sportsmanship was more important than winning.”
“His poor sportsmanship was evident when he threw his racket after losing the point.”
“The team captain's sportsmanship was so legendary that even opposing fans applauded him.”
“True sportsmanship means helping your opponent up when they fall, even during a crucial match.”
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