sportsmanship
noun/ˈspɔrtsmənʃɪp/
Frequency rank: #12,965 most common English word
Meaning
fair, generous, and gracious behavior in sports or competition.
Example sentence
The coach praised her team for showing great sportsmanship even after losing the championship game.
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