unsportsmanlike
|un/sports/man/like|
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/ʌnˈspɔrtsmənˌlaɪk/
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/ʌnˈspɔːtsmənˌlaɪk/
unfair behavior
Etymology
Etymology Information
'unsportsmanlike' originates from the prefix 'un-' meaning 'not' and 'sportsmanlike,' which refers to behavior befitting a sportsman.
Historical Evolution
'sportsmanlike' evolved from the word 'sportsman,' which was used in the 18th century to describe someone who participates in sports.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'not behaving like a sportsman,' and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
not fair, generous, or polite in a game or sport.
His behavior on the field was unsportsmanlike.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:42