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unsporting

ADJECTIVE
unfair
Synonyms
STRONGEST
arbitrary biased cruel discriminatory dishonest illegal immoral improper inequitable inexcusable one-sided partisan shameful unethical unjust unjustifiable unlawful unreasonable unwarranted wrong
WEAK
bad base bigoted blameworthy cheating criminal crooked culpable discreditable dishonorable foul grievous iniquitous injurious low mean partial petty shameless uncalled-for undue unprincipled unrightful unscrupulous vicious vile wicked
Antonyms
STRONGEST
appropriate authorized correct decent ethical fair good honest impartial justifiable lawful legal moral reasonable right suitable unbiased uncorrupt
WEAK
just unprejudiced

Example Sentences

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This seemed rather unsporting among incumbents of the same party and delegation, which is often indicative of a backstory.

From Slate • Feb. 28, 2026

These included the "unsporting conduct of their players and technical staff in violation of the CAF disciplinary code principles of fair play, loyalty and integrity".

From Barron's • Jan. 29, 2026

For "unsporting behaviour", Moroccan forward Ismael Saibari was handed a three-match ban and a fine of $100,000, while captain and defender Achraf Hakimi was suspended for two matches.

From Barron's • Jan. 29, 2026

Nagelsmann later apologized for his “choice of words,” but it hasn’t stopped the federation from looking into potential unsporting behavior.

From Seattle Times • Feb. 20, 2023

Look at the siege of Mont St. Michel, at which it was considered unsporting to win through the defenders’ lack of water.

From "The Once and Future King" by T. H. White