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UNSPORTSMANLIKE

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 Dictionary entry overview: What does unsportsmanlike mean? 

UNSPORTSMANLIKE (adjective)
  The adjective UNSPORTSMANLIKE has 1 sense:

1. violating accepted standards or rulesplay

  Familiarity information: UNSPORTSMANLIKE used as an adjective is very rare.


 Dictionary entry details 


UNSPORTSMANLIKE (adjective)


Sense 1

Meaning:

Violating accepted standards or rules

Synonyms:

cheating; dirty; foul; unsporting; unsportsmanlike

Context example:

fined for unsportsmanlike behavior

Similar:

unfair; unjust (not fair; marked by injustice or partiality or deception)


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