Sportsmanship
/ˈspɔːrtsmənʃɪp/noun
The behaviour such as fairness, respect for one's opponent, and accepting victory or defeat graciously.
He won the award for his outstanding sportsmanship throughout the season.
Often appears as...
- display of sportsmanship
- good sportsmanship
noun
The behaviour such as fairness, respect for one's opponent, and accepting victory or defeat graciously.
He won the award for his outstanding sportsmanship throughout the season.
Often appears as...
- display of sportsmanship
- good sportsmanship
Definition 1 of 1
Pro Tip 1/3Respectful Attitude
Sportsmanship often implies a respectful attitude towards everyone involved in the sport, not just the outcome.
Despite the heated game, his sportsmanship showed when he shook hands with the other team.
Pro Tip 2/3Beyond Winning
Sportsmanship values how the game is played over winning or losing, emphasizing integrity.
She showed great sportsmanship when she applauded her opponent's good play.
Pro Tip 3/3Handling Defeat
Sportsmanship includes graciousness in losing, without excuses or blaming others.
He remained a good sport and congratulated the winners, despite his loss.
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Learning from past...
happened he was speaking in a Protestant Church when you were brought up as a Catholic you think if you ever set foot in a Protestant Church you'll be struck dead at the threshold so I went to my father in tears what are we going to do he said don't worry he's speaking at a parish hall we're sitting and folding chairs he's talking about sportsmanship it's not a sin but as I left that night
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Doris Kearns Goodwin:...
you'll be struck dead at the threshold. So I went to my father in tears, "What are we going to do?" He said, "Don't worry. He's speaking in a parish hall. We're sitting in folding chairs. He's talking about sportsmanship. It's not a sin." But as I left that night, I was certain that somehow I'd traded the life of my everlasting soul
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Re-envision what it...
with Dwayne's mission was to make sure that everyone's finished period clearly somebody had gotten the memo on good sportsmanship and it wasn't me for the first time in my life I started seeing
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Learning from past...
happened he was speaking in a Protestant Church when you were brought up as a Catholic you think if you ever set foot in a Protestant Church you'll be struck dead at the threshold so I went to my father in tears what are we going to do he said don't worry he's speaking at a parish hall we're sitting and folding chairs he's talking about sportsmanship it's not a sin but as I left that night
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Doris Kearns Goodwin:...
you'll be struck dead at the threshold. So I went to my father in tears, "What are we going to do?" He said, "Don't worry. He's speaking in a parish hall. We're sitting in folding chairs. He's talking about sportsmanship. It's not a sin." But as I left that night, I was certain that somehow I'd traded the life of my everlasting soul
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Re-envision what it...
with Dwayne's mission was to make sure that everyone's finished period clearly somebody had gotten the memo on good sportsmanship and it wasn't me for the first time in my life I started seeing
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Erik Spoelstra
American Coach
It's not just about winning or losing, but to learn about teamwork, learn about sportsmanship, learn about discipline. The value of working together for a common goal. Have the emphasis on fundamentals, not just games.
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Kareem Abdul-Jabbar
American Baseball Player
A lot of young players don't really know much about the history of the game and a lot of them are missing out on what the game is all about, especially the whole concept of sportsmanship and teamwork.
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Jon Gruden
American Coach
I got a lot of the greatest values in life from playing sports, from playing football - teamwork, sportsmanship, my work ethic, resiliency, dedication - I got it all by being on a team.
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Andrew Young
American Clergyman
I've always seen the Olympics as a place where you could act out your differences on the athletic field with a sense of sportsmanship and fairness and mutual respect.
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Kemba Walker
American Athlete
NBA players are intense competitors, and it is truly humbling to know that my peers see me as someone who exhibits sportsmanship and respect on the court.
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Jack Nicklaus
American Golfer
Golf is game of respect and sportsmanship; we have to respect its traditions and its rules.
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Mark Twain
American Writer
It's good sportsmanship to not pick up lost golf balls while they are still rolling.
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Junior Seau
American Athlete
The Boys and Girls Club taught me a lot about sportsmanship, humility, self-respect.
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Terrell Davis
American Athlete
There is no such thing as sportsmanship.
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Jabari Parker
American Basketball Player
I want to show good sportsmanship.
Quote examples
Erik Spoelstra
American Coach
It's not just about winning or losing, but to learn about teamwork, learn about sportsmanship, learn about discipline. The value of working together for a common goal. Have the emphasis on fundamentals, not just games.
Quote examples
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar
American Baseball Player
A lot of young players don't really know much about the history of the game and a lot of them are missing out on what the game is all about, especially the whole concept of sportsmanship and teamwork.
Quote examples
Jon Gruden
American Coach
I got a lot of the greatest values in life from playing sports, from playing football - teamwork, sportsmanship, my work ethic, resiliency, dedication - I got it all by being on a team.
Quote examples
Andrew Young
American Clergyman
I've always seen the Olympics as a place where you could act out your differences on the athletic field with a sense of sportsmanship and fairness and mutual respect.
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Kemba Walker
American Athlete
NBA players are intense competitors, and it is truly humbling to know that my peers see me as someone who exhibits sportsmanship and respect on the court.
Quote examples
Jack Nicklaus
American Golfer
Golf is game of respect and sportsmanship; we have to respect its traditions and its rules.
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Mark Twain
American Writer
It's good sportsmanship to not pick up lost golf balls while they are still rolling.
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Junior Seau
American Athlete
The Boys and Girls Club taught me a lot about sportsmanship, humility, self-respect.
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Terrell Davis
American Athlete
There is no such thing as sportsmanship.
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Jabari Parker
American Basketball Player
I want to show good sportsmanship.
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