spoilsport

[US]/ˈspɔɪlspɔːt/
[UK]/ˈspɔɪlspɔːrt/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

n. someone who ruins other people's enjoyment or fun
adj. unwilling to let others be happy

Example Sentences

The students may be whining in their hearts, thinking that I nag too much and that I am such a spoilsport to lecture them to behave themselves before they can eat.

Don't be a spoilsport and join in the fun.

He always ruins the mood by being a spoilsport.

She's such a spoilsport, never wanting to try new things.

The spoilsport of the group refused to participate in the team-building activities.

Stop being a spoilsport and let us enjoy ourselves.

He's always the spoilsport at parties, never wanting to dance or socialize.

The spoilsport in the office always complains about team activities.

She's such a spoilsport, never wanting to go out and have fun.

Don't be a spoilsport and rain on our parade.

The spoilsport in the group always brings everyone down with their negativity.

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