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underdog

/ˈʌndɚˌdɔɡ/noun3 syllables

Underdog means: one at a disadvantage and expected to lose.

Synonyms for underdog3

also used for underdog

little guy, rank outsider, bottom dog

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What does underdog mean?1

noun

1

one at a disadvantage and expected to lose

Definitions from the Open English WordNet, CC BY 4.0.

Underdog in a sentence

  • Some people say that it is human nature to root for the underdog.CK
  • I wonder why it feels good when the underdog wins.DJ_Saidez
  • Luciano, the underdog in the match, will be trying to make the champ eat humble pie.AlanF_US
  • I always root for the underdog.darinmex
  • Who's the underdog in this match?megamanenm
  • I welcome the challenge of being an underdog. There's nothing wrong with me or my game.Ooneykcall
  • I don't think Tom is the underdog he claims to be.rul
  • Tom always stands up for the underdog.Ergulis

Sentences from Tatoeba, CC BY 2.0 FR, credited to their authors.

Forms of underdog

as a noun

plural
underdogs