A good sport Meaning in English

expression

US

ˈeɪ/, /ə/ /ˈɡʊd/, /ɡɪd/ /ˈspɔɹt

uh-GOOD-SPORT

UK

æɪ/ /ɡˈʊd/ /spˈɔːt

uh-GOOD-SAWT

Definition

A person who handles winning or losing, jokes, or difficulties in a cheerful and accepting way, without getting upset or angry.

Usage & Nuances

Usually informal and positive. You call someone 'a good sport' when they take something in a friendly and understanding way, especially after losing, being teased, or helping out. Not about athletic ability. 'Not a good sport' is mildly negative.

• Spanish: alguien que se lo toma bien - buena onda (informal)
• Portuguese (BR): bom esportista (pessoa) - pessoa de mente aberta
• Portuguese (PT): bom desportista (pessoa) - pessoa bem-disposta
• Chinese (Simplified): 心胸开阔的人 - 好相处的人
• Chinese (Traditional): 心胸寬闊的人 - 好相處的人
• Hindi: अच्छा स्वभाव वाला व्यक्ति
• Arabic: شخص متفهم - شخص واسع الصدر
• Bengali: ভাল মানুষ (খেলাধুলার ক্ষেত্রে নয়) - ক্রীড়াসুলভ মনোভাবসম্পন্ন ব্যক্তি
• Russian: молодец - хороший парень (не про спорт)
• Japanese: 懐が広い人 - 気さくな人（スポーツの実力ではなく）
• Vietnamese: người rộng lượng - người chơi đẹp
• Korean: 쿨한 사람 - 쿨하게 받아들이는 사람
• Turkish: olgun insan - iyi niyetli kişi
• Urdu: بڑے دل کا انسان - ہنس کر برداشت کرنے والا
• Indonesian: orang yang sportif (bukan tentang olahraga) - orang yang lapang dada

Example Sentences

He lost the game but was a good sport about it.

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Thanks for being a good sport and helping me move.

basic

You’re a good sport for laughing at my joke.

basic

She didn’t complain at all—she’s really a good sport.

natural

Be a good sport and let your little brother take a turn.

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Wow, you’re a good sport for wearing that silly costume!

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