gamesmanship

noun
UK: /ˈɡeɪmzmənʃɪp/
US: /ˈɡeɪmzmənʃɪp/

  1. Using clever but unfair methods to gain an advantage in a game or situation.

    1. His gamesmanship is sneaky but effective to win.
    2. The board members accused him of gamesmanship during the tense negotiations.

  2. Actions taken to gain an advantage, especially by stretching the rules without actually breaking them.

    1. Gamesmanship helped them win, even if it felt wrong.
    2. Her mastery of gamesmanship made her a formidable opponent in any business deal.

Synonyms

trickery one-upmanship

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "gamesmanship" in English means: Using clever but unfair methods to gain an advantage in a game or situation., Actions taken to gain an advantage, especially by stretching the rules without actually breaking them..

The phonetic transcription of "gamesmanship" is /ˈɡeɪmzmənʃɪp/ in British English and /ˈɡeɪmzmənʃɪp/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "gamesmanship": trickery, one-upmanship.

Example usage of "gamesmanship": "His gamesmanship is sneaky but effective to win.". More examples on the page.