Sportsmanship (noun)

  1. The qualities or conduct of a good sport, including fairness, respect, and graciousness in victory or defeat.
  2. 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:

  1. The team showed good sportsmanship by shaking hands with the opponents after the game.
  2. His sportsmanship was impeccable, he always congratulates his opponents.
  3. The coach emphasized the importance of sportsmanship during the team's meetings.
  4. The poor sportsmanship of the losing team resulted in a penalty.
  5. The fans showed poor sportsmanship by booing the opposing team.
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