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underdog

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un·der·dog  (ndr-dôg, -dg)
n.
1. One that is expected to lose a contest or struggle, as in sports or politics.
2. One that is at a disadvantage.

underdog
Noun
a person or team in a weak or underprivileged position
ThesaurusLegend:  Synonyms Related Words Antonyms
Noun1.underdogunderdog - one at a disadvantage and expected to lose
nonstarter, unsuccessful person, loser, failure - a person with a record of failing; someone who loses consistently

underdog
noun weaker party, victim, loser, little fellow (informal) outsider, fall guy (informal)
Translations
Spanish underdog [ˈʌndədɔg] ndesvalido/a
French underdog [ˈʌndədɔg] nopprimé m
German underdog [ˈʌndədɔg] under... n the underdog → der/die Benachteiligte
Italian underdog [ˈʌndədɔg] noppresso/a

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