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Definition of sportsmanship

sportsmanship

/ˈspɔːrtsmənʃɪp/
sports · man · ship
Adjective:sportsmanlike
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sportsmanship Lexical Profile

sportsmanship Game Scores & Validity

• noun

1

Fair, generous, and polite behavior, especially when playing a sport or game, including respect for opponents and graciousness in winning or losing.

Example

"Both teams demonstrated admirable sportsmanship by shaking hands and congratulating each other after the championship match."

2

Skill, proficiency, or practice in outdoor sports, such as hunting, fishing, or riding.

Example

"The nineteenth-century manual offered detailed instruction on horsemanship and classic rural sportsmanship."

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• Nearby Words

sportsman
sportsmanlike
sportsmanly
sportsmanship
sportsperson
sportsplex
sportswashing

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Sportsmanship. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/sportsmanship
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