spoilsport

/ˈspɔɪl.spɔːt/

Etymology

From the verbal expression spoil sport (“ruin the amusement”).

spoilsport means like a spoilsport. Lexicurio rates it Rare gem — a strength score of 84 out of 100.

adj

Like a spoilsport.“It may seem somewhat spoilsport to focus in on this negative after another important victory but to ignore it would be delusion. Southgate will not be letting it escape his attention.”

Someone who puts an end to others' fun, especially harmless fun.“I know I am a sad spoilsport, but it would make me wretched.”