unsporting
Example Sentences
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This seemed rather unsporting among incumbents of the same party and delegation, which is often indicative of a backstory.
From Slate ● Feb. 28, 2026
But the use of what became known as "Bodyline", which saw batsmen having to defend themselves rather than their stumps, was condemned as "unsporting" by Australian officials and almost provoked a breakdown in diplomatic relations.
From Barron's ● Nov. 17, 2025
Wayne Drinkwater, the director of the GB Ultras race, said that after the ultramarathon he received information a runner had gained an "unsporting, competitive advantage during a section of the event".
From BBC ● Apr. 19, 2023
Wayne Drinkwater, the director of the GB Ultras race, said that after the ultramarathon he received information that a runner had gained an "unsporting, competitive advantage during a section of the event".
From BBC ● Apr. 18, 2023
It was not only regarded as unsporting, it was also an admission that you were not an expert at the job.
From "Boy: Tales of a Childhood" by Roald Dahl
