poor loser
Sore in defeat
A poor loser is someone who reacts badly to losing—complaining, making excuses, blaming others, or refusing to acknowledge the winner's success.
The phrase implies a failure of sportsmanship or character: Don't be a poor loser—just shake hands and move on.
A poor loser may also be called a sore loser.
- spoilsportOne who dampens others' enjoyment
- grumblerHabitual fault-finder
- complainerOne who voices dissatisfaction
- whinerHabitual vocal complainer
- soreheadPerpetually disgruntled person
sulking · crybaby · throwing a fit · tantrum · bellyacher · pouter · blame-shifting · moper · storming off · sportsmanship · moaner · making excuses · humiliation · embarrassment · bad sport · blaming · acrimony · resentment
sportsmanship and grace in defeat
poor losergood loser
One who accepts defeat graciously
good sport · sportsman · sporting · sportswoman · class act
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