underdog

noun

un·der·dog ˈən-dər-ˌdȯg

Synonyms of underdog next

: a loser or predicted loser in a struggle or contest

: a victim of injustice or persecution

Examples of underdog in a Sentence

I always root for the underdog instead of the favorite. As a lawyer, she consistently represented the underdog.

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His underdog narrative, rising from micro-budget filmmaking to Academy acclaim, plays right into Hollywood’s favorite kind of success story. —

Clayton Davis, Variety, 11 Feb. 2025 Jenn Shaw is a DGA award-winning director and executive producer specializing in genre stories that champion the underdog, celebrate quirks, and showcase unique cultural experiences. —

Rosy Cordero, Deadline, 10 Feb. 2025 The Eagles’ red zone defense is strong and could be Philly’s key to winning as an underdog. —

Jon Greenberg, The Athletic, 9 Feb. 2025 As of Saturday evening, most bets favor the Chiefs for another victory, putting the Eagles as the underdog. —

Yaakov Katz, Newsweek, 8 Feb. 2025 See all Example Sentences for underdog