sportsmanship

Meanings

1. 1
   noun

   The behaviour exhibited in playing sports, either good or bad.

   James showed good sportsmanship in consoling Shankar after his wicket fell.

2. 2
   noun

   fairness in following the rules of the game

3. 3
   noun

   The good attitude/behaviour displayed by players of a game; fairness, determination, magnanimity, courtesy towards opponents, and winning or losing gracefully.

Etymology

From sports + -manship.