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antideportivo

unsporting

adjective ahn-tee-deh-pohr-TEE-boh Rare

Also means

unsportsmanlike

Usage Note

Antideportivo is formed with the prefix anti- plus deportivo (sporting). It describes conduct that violates the spirit of fair play — diving, time-wasting, or verbal abuse of referees. The noun antideportividad exists but is awkward; journalists prefer conducta antideportiva or juego sucio ('dirty play'). The feminine form is antideportiva, following regular -o/-a agreement.

Examples

"El árbitro amonestó al jugador por conducta antideportiva."

Natural Translation

The referee booked the player for unsporting conduct.

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