bad loser
Ungracious in defeat
A bad loser is someone who reacts poorly to defeat, typically by sulking, making excuses, blaming others, or refusing to acknowledge the winner's success.
The term implies a lack of grace or sportsmanship when things don't go one's way.
Nobody wants to play board games with him because he's such a bad loser.
The phrase applies beyond games and sports to anyone who handles setbacks or disappointments with resentment rather than composure.
- poor sportOne who handles defeat badly
- resentfulFeeling lingering ill will
- tantrumsOutbursts of childish anger
- sulkingSilent, resentful withdrawal
- blamingAssigning responsibility for wrongdoing
throwing a fit · disgruntled · spiteful · also-ran · bitter · complaining · crying foul · rancorous · envious · entitlement · ungracious · grudging · denial · making excuses · irritable · peevishness · petulant · blame-shifting