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Definitions

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

A CAF statement said the tactician was guilty of "unsporting conduct" and "bringing the game into disrepute" during the decider in Rabat on January 18, which Senegal won 1-0 after extra time.

From Barron's • Jan. 29, 2026

But the use of what became known as "Bodyline", which saw batsmen having to defend themselves rather than their stumps, was condemned as "unsporting" by Australian officials and almost provoked a breakdown in diplomatic relations.

From Barron's • Nov. 17, 2025

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

It was not only regarded as unsporting, it was also an admission that you were not an expert at the job.

From "Boy: Tales of a Childhood" by Roald Dahl