noun
one's manner when losing; how one handles defeat
Describes a person's attitude, behavior, or style when they lose, especially in sports, games, or competitions. Often used with adjectives like いい (good) or 悪い (bad).
See also: 負けっぷり
彼は負けぶりがいいから、みんなに好かれている。
He is liked by everyone because he handles losing well.
あの選手は負けぶりが悪くて、いつも言い訳ばかりだ。
That player has a bad attitude when losing and always makes excuses.
Synonym with the same meaning; 負けっぷり is slightly more colloquial and emphatic.
Compound of 負け (make, 'losing') and ぶり (buri, 'manner' or 'style').