sportsmanship
Translation
sportsmanship, fair play
Examples
He showed great sportsmanship after losing the game.
He showed great sportsmanship after losing the game.
Grammar Patterns
(noun) sportsmanship He showed great sportsmanship.
Similar Words
Synonyms: fair play, fairness, honor; Antonyms: unsportsmanlike conduct
Etymology
Composed of 'sports' + 'man' + '-ship' (a suffix indicating a condition or quality).
Memory Tips
Think of it as the 'ship' that carries the spirit of a true 'sportsman'.