word
sportsmanship
SPORTS-man-ship
ˈspɔːrtsmənʃɪpListen
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Syllable breakdown
sportsmanship
Sounds like
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Dictionary meaning
Fair and generous behaviour in sport; the quality of being a good loser as well as a gracious winner.
Examples
- The player who helped his fallen opponent to his feet displayed the finest sportsmanship.
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