Underdog

usgb/ˈʌndərdɔːɡ/
noun

A person or group that has less power, money, etc., who is expected to lose in a competition or battle.

In the upcoming football match, our team is considered the underdog.
Visual representation of "underdog" - A person or group that has less power, money, etc., who is expected to lose in a competition or battle

Often appears as...

  • love an underdog
  • always the underdog
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Positive Support

People often root for underdogs, finding their success story inspiring and exciting.

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Everyone cheered as the underdog team scored the winning goal.
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Unexpected Victory

The term suggests potential for surprising triumph despite the odds.

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The underdog won the chess tournament, shocking the grandmasters.
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Motivational Stories

Underdog is often used in narratives about overcoming adversity or achieving personal growth.

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The film's protagonist went from an underdog to a champion.
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