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unsportsmanlike Antonyms

Opposite of unsportsmanlike

Pinning down the opposite of unsportsmanlike 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)

Violating the accepted standards of fair play, courtesy, and respect in athletic competition or everyday conduct; unbecoming of a good sport.

Usage Example

"The referee issued a penalty to the player for sportsmanlike conduct after he taunted the opposing team."

Strongest
sportsmanlike
sporting
fair
Strong
honorable
gentlemanly
courteous
gracious

Similar words to unsportsmanlike

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

unsporting
unfair
dishonorable
underhanded
ungentlemanly
unethical
foul
See all synonyms of unsportsmanlike

• Nearby Words

unspontaneous
unspool
unsporting
unsportsmanlike
unspotted
unsprayed
unspun

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