unsporting

unsporting
[[t]ʌ̱nspɔ͟ː(r)tɪŋ[/t]]
ADJ-GRADED (disapproval)
If you describe someone playing a game as unsporting, you are critical of them because they have done something that is unfair to their opponent.

Players are warned, fined and can even be disqualified for unsporting actions in the heat of contest.


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