Why are some people sore winners or sore losers?

[Sofi-a1997]

Why are some people sore losers or sore winners? And which is worse- an ungracious winner who gloats at the loser or rubs it in people's faces, or a bitter loser who won't let it go?

[Biancam13]

It probably stems from competitiveness and low self-esteem, and those who measure their worth only in relation to how others are doing.

If they are doing better than others, they feel amazing and on top of the world. If they are doing worse, they feel awful and hate themselves. They feel that if they 'lose', then they are in that moment 'worse' than their opponent. So if they 'win', then they get to make the other person feel like a 'loser', which feels good to them to be on the other side of it. They then feel they are the 'better' person.

Neither are attractive or good in a person. It just shows how insecure they are.

[Haaa135]

Why? Cos they are competitive. And both are ugly, but a sore winner is worse probably

[Iron_Man]

It’s the nature of the game of the sport depending how the person is. Some people can handle it some people can’t winning and losing. I try to be friendly no matter what. I have talked to my opponents many times at different sporting events after the match

[Fireguy17]

Because they were raised that way as kids, you don't keep score, no one wins or loses.
Now they are older and look what happens.
Who could have seen that one coming?
Reality is hitting them like a shovel in the back of the head.

[NowhereDeprimo]

A sore loser is worse. If they get mad in a casual game like a teamsport during P. E, even more so. The sore winner at least accomplished something, something that they are proud of or happy about. They might keep going on about it, but they did win.

The sore loser has lost the game but will contantly keep making excuses why the other side didn't win, or dismissing their achievement. (yeah you won but i had a sore ankle)

[Jaximus-Lion]

Because no one taught them how to be a humble person. That! Surprisingly reflect the person's personality by being a jerk when ever they have the chance and blame others for the consequences.

[J2ohhhhh]

It's called ungraceful, when you win, but still is a dick.

[Blackcupcake]

both are cringe