good sport
Handles defeat well
A good sport is someone who handles competition, teasing, or minor setbacks with grace and good humor rather than resentment or complaint.
The phrase applies both to games and to life generally: She was a good sport about losing the bet.
Someone who is a good sport accepts jokes at their own expense and doesn't sulk when things don't go their way.
The opposite, a bad sport or poor sport, reacts to defeat or disappointment with bitterness or hostility.
Pleasantly kind and courteous
- tolerantAccepting of differences
- patientAble to wait calmly
- understandingMental comprehension of something
- accommodatingWilling to help others
forgiving · uncomplaining · easygoing · magnanimous · cooperative · supportive · considerate · resilient
Moral soundness and consistency
- honorHigh regard, moral dignity
- respectRegard with honor
- handshakeMutual palm-gripping gesture
- equitableJust and unbiased
impartial · honest · dignified · humble · congratulatory · rule-following · ethical · principled
gracious
Pleasantly kind and courteous
- tolerantAccepting of differences
- patientAble to wait calmly
- understandingMental comprehension of something
accommodating · forgiving · uncomplaining · easygoing · magnanimous · cooperative · supportive · considerate · resilient · philosophical
integrity
Moral soundness and consistency
equitable · impartial · honest · dignified · humble · congratulatory · rule-following · ethical · principled · decent
loser
Defeated competitor
match · rivalry · challenge · defeat · victory · teammate · contest · scoreboard · rematch · participation
cheerful
Pleasantly bright in mood
jovial · genial · amiable · cordial · lighthearted · affable · pleasant · warm · friendly · approachable
- fair playfair chance, fair shake, respect, fair treatment, honesty
- sportsmanshipfairness, fair play, respect, integrity, play fair
- competitioncompete, competitor, contender, winner, sports
- Nice Peopleangel, saint, sweetheart, darling, dear
- body idiomsheart of gold, heart of stone, cold heart, warm heart, soft heart
- happy peoplehappy camper, smiler, grinner, tickled pink, happy-go-lucky
good sportsore loser
One who pouts after defeat
poor loser · bad sport · bad loser · poor sport · crybaby
good sportspoilsport
One who dampens others' enjoyment
killjoy · party pooper · wet blanket · buzzkill · sourpuss
good sporthothead
Impetuous, easily angered person
prima donna · diva · drama queen · poor sport
good, sport, sporting, sporty, good-humored, good-natured, sportsman, sportsmanship, sportive