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sportsmanlike Antonyms

Opposite of sportsmanlike

Pinning down the opposite of sportsmanlike requires matching its exact sense, so the antonyms and opposite words below are paired with a clear adjective definition and ranked by contrast strength.
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• adjective (Context 1)

Exhibiting fairness, respect, generosity, and courtesy toward opponents and officials in a game or competition.

Usage Example

"Both teams displayed unsportsmanlike conduct by shaking hands and congratulating each other after the championship match."

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unsportsmanlike
unsporting
Strong
unfair
underhanded
dishonorable
petty

Similar words to sportsmanlike

Words similar to sportsmanlike shift depending on context. Common synonyms include:

sporting
fair
fair-minded
honorable
chivalrous
magnanimous
gracious
courteous
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• Nearby Words

sporting
sportingly
sportsman
sportsmanlike
sportsmanly
sportsmanship
sportsperson

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Wordmom. (2026). Antonyms for Sportsmanlike. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/antonyms/sportsmanlike
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