poor sport
Graceless in defeat
A poor sport is someone who reacts badly to losing, or who refuses to play fairly when winning.
The term implies sulking, making excuses, or spoiling the game for others: Don't be such a poor sport—it's just a friendly match.
Extended beyond games to anyone who can't handle disappointment gracefully.
Opposite of good sport.
- unsportingLacking fair play ethics
- unsportsmanlikeContrary to athletic ethics
- disrespectLack of regard
- sore loserOne who pouts after defeat
- sore winnerUngracious person who prevails
bad loser · ungracious · quitter · choker · storming off · ugliness · petty · whining · throwing a fit · dismissive · boastful · sulky · bad attitude · complainer · grumpy · malcontent · tantrum · resentful
sportsmanship and competitive attitude
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Person accepting outcomes cheerfully
good loser · sportsman · sportswoman · class act · gentleman
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