sportsmanship
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Noun — Fair, gracious, and respectful behavior in competition, win or lose.
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Etymology
Formed from "sportsman" plus "-ship," the same suffix seen in "leadership."
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What does “sportsmanship” mean?
The word “sportsmanship” means fair, gracious, and respectful behavior in competition, win or lose. In plain terms, playing fair and treating opponents with respect and grace.
How do you use “sportsmanship” in a sentence?
Here is “sportsmanship” used in a sentence: “Shaking hands after the match is a small but important act of sportsmanship.”
What part of speech is “sportsmanship”?
“Sportsmanship” is a noun.