gamesmanship

The word “gamesmanship” has 3 syllables: games-man-ship

It's pronounced as /ˈɡeɪmzˌmænʃɪp/


What is synonym and antonym for gamesmanship?

In the thesaurus, “gamesmanship” has 21 synonyms and 6 antonyms.

Here are synonyms and antonyms for gamesmanship along with examples of usage in sentences.


Synonyms for gamesmanship

  • artfulness
  • chicanery
  • cunning
  • deception
  • deceptiveness
  • fairness
  • gimmick
  • honesty
  • jugglery
  • one-upmanship
  • ploy
  • ruse
  • secrecy
  • sincerity
  • skulduggery
  • skullduggery
  • subterfuge
  • treachery
  • trickery
  • virtue
  • wile

Antonyms for gamesmanship

  • artlessness
  • dishonesty
  • forthrightness
  • guilelessness
  • ingenuousness
  • sincerity

Meanings of gamesmanship

  • noun
    1. The use of legal but unsporting tactics to gain an advantage over one’s opponent.

Example Sentences

  • His clever gamesmanship allowed him to outwit his opponents on the tennis court.
  • The art of gamesmanship involves using psychological tactics to gain an advantage in competition.
  • Despite the intense pressure, she maintained her composure and relied on her gamesmanship to secure victory.
  • In professional sports, gamesmanship is often as important as physical skill in determining the outcome of matches.
  • The politician's adept gamesmanship helped him navigate the complexities of the political landscape and achieve his goals.

On this page you'll find 27 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to gamesmanship, such as: artfulness, artlessness, chicanery, cunning, deception, deceptiveness, dishonesty.

Make sure to choose synonyms and antonyms that are appropriate for the context of the sentence.

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