Underdog

Word UNDERDOG
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Definitions and meanings of "Underdog"

What do we mean by underdog?

One that is expected to lose a contest or struggle, as in sports or politics. noun

One that is at a disadvantage. noun

A competitor thought unlikely to win. noun

Somebody at a disadvantage. noun

A high swing wherein the person pushing the swing runs beneath the swing while the person being pushed is at the forward limit of the arc. noun

One at a disadvantage and expected to lose noun

A competitor thought unlikely to win.

Somebody at a disadvantage.

A high swing wherein the person pushing the swing runs beneath the swing while the person being pushed is at the forward limit of the arc.

Synonyms and Antonyms for Underdog

The word "underdog" in example sentences

The term underdog usually isn't associated with the California University of Pennsylvania football team. ❋ Unknown (2009)

Like "socialist", "appeaser" and "community organizer", the appellation "underdog" is just another co-opted, re-jiggered rightwing button that gets pushed every time Ailes and Company want their audience to respond like the flinching sheep they are. ❋ Steven Weber (2012)

All of a sudden, it was a contest, and because the underdog is almost always a crowd favorite, the fans got behind the underdog. ❋ Unknown (2002)

Shrouded in underdog status, the unit hit a No. 10 spot in 1971 with R&B single "You're the Reason Why," and two years later they went to No. 14 on the charts with "It's Forever." ❋ Phil Ramone (2010)

The underdog is always challenging the front-runner to a debate. ❋ Unknown (2009)

After that, the underdog is fighting a battle up a steep hill and is not likely to recover lost ground. ❋ Unknown (2009)

Of course, the underdog is not always right, and nor are the Palestinians, backed by the power of the Arab states and Iran, exactly the underdog. ❋ Mark Helprin (2010)

The first rule for every heavy favorite playing against an upstart underdog is to attack early and crush the other team's spirit as quickly as you can. ❋ Unknown (2008)

The reason you are the underdog is because eighty percent of America wants the Iraq occupation to end, and you want to stay for fifty to one hundred years. — ❋ Unknown (2008)

The underdog is what keeps you from quitting every thing you do that requires faith, hope, and enormous effort to even have a sliver of a chance to succeed. ❋ Unknown (2007)

Millions more voted for the nice guy, who has been the acknowledged underdog from the very beginning. ❋ Unknown (2006)

"We've been the underdog from the minute we landed here." ❋ Unknown (2004)

The Boilermakers became the third underdog from the Big Ten ❋ Unknown (2002)

"I would rather not have the tag of underdog, I would rather have the tag of being expected to win and people wanting to chase you," he said. ❋ Unknown (2011)

NBC renews MARRIAGE REF, MINUTE TO WIN IT and WHO DO YOU THINK YOU ARE? ausiellofiles. ew.com 3 days ago - A lucrative opportunity leads Ugly Betty's title underdog to part ways with Mode in the ABC comedy's April 14 series finale, but her farewell bash quickly goes to the dogs. ❋ Unknown (2010)

I know as the underdog, I should be happy with a four point lead at half but that last drive that made a mockery out of our pass coverage makes me feel sick at half … ❋ Unknown (2010)

Newark relaxed as 'underdog' -- Supersectional matchup with Annawan has added twist ❋ Unknown (2009)

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