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Sportsmanship

Noun CEFR C1

Definitions

  1. The good attitude/behaviour displayed by players of a game; fairness, determination, magnanimity, courtesy towards opponents, and winning or losing gracefully.
    uncountable, usually
  2. The behaviour exhibited in playing sports, either good or bad.
    uncountable, usually

Equivalents

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Examples

“James showed good sportsmanship in consoling Shankar after his wicket fell.”

CEFR level

C1
Advanced
This word is part of the CEFR C1 vocabulary — advanced level.
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See also

Sportsmen sportspeak sportsperson sportspersonship sportsplex sportster

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