good loser
Dignified in defeat
A good loser accepts defeat gracefully, without complaint or bitterness.
The phrase implies sportsmanship—shaking hands, congratulating the winner, not making excuses: He took the loss well; he's always been a good loser.
Sometimes used with faint condescension, as if accepting loss too easily suggests a lack of competitive fire.
- big-heartedGenerous and kind-natured
- sportingHonorably accepting risk
- generousWilling to give freely
- fair playHonorable conduct in games
- equanimityUnshakable mental steadiness
graciousness · shaking hands · magnanimity · sportsmanship · dignity · poise · humility · self-control · keeping cool · acceptance · composure · politeness · respectfulness · patience · resilience · tactfulness · fairness · empathy
- sportsmanshipfairness, fair play, sportsmanship, respect, integrity
sportsmanship and grace in defeat
good losersore loser
One who pouts after defeat
bad loser · poor loser · poor sport · bad sport · whiner
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