CEFR B1

underdog

noun

Meaning

A competitor or team that is expected to lose in a contest or conflict.

Examples

The fans always cheer for the underdog.
She was the underdog in the race, but she had a secret training advantage.

Synonyms: long shot, outsider, dark horse

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underdog (B1)

noun

Pronunciation: /ˈʌndərˌdɔːɡ/

Definition

A competitor or team that is expected to lose in a contest or conflict.

Examples

The fans always cheer for the underdog.
She was the underdog in the race, but she had a secret training advantage.
Many people love to see an underdog win against all odds.

Synonyms of underdog

Words with a similar meaning to underdog:

long shot
outsider
dark horse

Antonyms of underdog

Words with the opposite meaning to underdog:

favorite
front-runner

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