unsportsmanlike

adj

Etymology

From un- + sportsmanlike.

  1. derived from Sportmans
  2. suffixed as sportsmanlike — “sportsman + like
  3. formed as unsportsmanlike — “un- + sportsmanlike

Definitions

  1. Violating the accepted standards of sportsmanship.

    • The ATP rulebook defines unsportsmanlike conduct as “any misconduct by a player that is clearly abusive or detrimental to the success of a tournament, ATP and/or the sport” and carries a fine of up to $20,000.

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