Sportsmanship
(noun)
- The qualities or conduct of a good sport, including fairness, respect, and graciousness in victory or defeat.
- The attitude and behavior that is expected from athletes, coaches and spectators in a sports competition.
Origin:
From the word "sport" which means a physical activity or game, and "sportsman" which means a person who takes part in physical activities or games and "ship" which means the quality or state of being, thus it refers to the quality of being a good sport or a good player.
Examples:
- The team showed good sportsmanship by shaking hands with the opponents after the game.
- His sportsmanship was impeccable, he always congratulates his opponents.
- The coach emphasized the importance of sportsmanship during the team's meetings.
- The poor sportsmanship of the losing team resulted in a penalty.
- The fans showed poor sportsmanship by booing the opposing team.