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
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Forms of underdog
as a noun
- plural
- underdogs