underdog

noun

Definition of underdognext
as in loser

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Recent Examples of underdog The underdogs will rise, and the high-flyers will stumble. — Clem Chambers, Forbes, 20 Mar. 2025 The Concacaf Nations League semi-finals kick off this Thursday, with powerhouses and underdogs alike vying for a shot at glory. — Julia Ranney, The Athletic, 20 Mar. 2025 Notre Dame is a top contender to make the Final Four as an underdog, matched up below Texas and 2-seed TCU with the opportunity to redeem a 76-68 regular-season loss at the Cayman Islands Classic. — Emily Adams, Hartford Courant, 17 Mar. 2025 The 30-4 Tritons likely will be underdogs despite possessing the nation’s longest winning streak at 15, a NET ranking of 35 and receiving votes in the Associated Press top 25. — Mark Zeigler, San Diego Union-Tribune, 16 Mar. 2025 See All Example Sentences for underdog

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