good sport

noun
UK: /ˌɡʊd ˈspɔːt/
US: /ˌɡʊd ˈspɔːrt/

  1. A person who accepts loss or defeat with grace and good humor; someone who is fair and doesn't complain.

    1. He is a good sport, he lost but still smiled.
    2. Even though she didn't win, Sarah was a good sport and congratulated the winner sincerely.

  2. A person who is willing to try new or challenging activities; someone who is easygoing and agreeable.

    1. Thanks for being a good sport and joining our game.
    2. My dad's a good sport and will try almost any kind of crazy adventure we suggest.

Synonyms

team player
good sport intransitive-verb

  1. To behave in a gracious and accepting way, especially after a loss.

    1. He tried to be a good sport after losing the contest.
    2. Although obviously disappointed, she sported good when the results were announced.
good sport adjective

  1. Used to describe someone who is willing to do something fun or silly.

    1. Be a good sport and sing karaoke with us
    2. She was a good sport about wearing the funny hat for the party.

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "good sport" in English means: A person who accepts loss or defeat with grace and good humor; someone who is fair and doesn't complain., A person who is willing to try new or challenging activities; someone who is easygoing and agreeable..

The phonetic transcription of "good sport" is /ˌɡʊd ˈspɔːt/ in British English and /ˌɡʊd ˈspɔːrt/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "good sport": team player.

Example usage of "good sport": "He is a good sport, he lost but still smiled.". More examples on the page.