Meaning & use
sportsmanship
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Fair and generous conduct or attitude displayed while competing in a sport or game.
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The players shook hands after the match, a fine display of sportsmanship.
Good sportsmanship means congratulating your opponent even after a tough loss.
A note on using this word
Sportsmanship is valued not only in athletics but as a broader model for gracious behavior in any competitive setting.
Words with a similar meaning
fair playfairness
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Words with an opposite meaning
gamesmanshipcheating
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