Long-Shot Candidate

Pronunciation: /lɔŋ-ʃɑt ˈkændɪˌdeɪt/

Definitions of long-shot candidate

noun a candidate with little chance of success

Example Sentences

A1 The long-shot candidate surprised everyone by winning the election.

A2 The long-shot candidate is not expected to win, but they are gaining support.

B1 The long-shot candidate has been gaining momentum in the polls.

B2 The long-shot candidate's chances of winning are slim, but they are not giving up.

C1 The long-shot candidate's platform is gaining attention from voters.

C2 The long-shot candidate's campaign strategy is unconventional but effective.

Examples of long-shot candidate in a Sentence

formal The long-shot candidate surprised everyone by winning the election.

informal I can't believe that long-shot candidate actually won!

slang That long-shot candidate pulled off a major upset!

figurative She was a long-shot candidate in the race for promotion, but she ended up getting the job.

Grammatical Forms of long-shot candidate

• past tense: long-shot candidate
• plural: long-shot candidates
• comparative: more long-shot
• superlative: most long-shot
• present tense: long-shot candidate
• future tense: will be a long-shot candidate
• perfect tense: has been a long-shot candidate
• continuous tense: is being a long-shot candidate
• singular: a long-shot candidate
• positive degree: long-shot candidate
• infinitive: to be a long-shot candidate
• gerund: being a long-shot candidate
• participle: long-shot candidate

Origin and Evolution of long-shot candidate

First Known Use: 1826 year

Language of Origin: English

Story behind the word: The term 'long-shot candidate' originated in horse racing, referring to a horse with low odds of winning but still has a chance.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the term 'long-shot candidate' has been adapted to refer to a candidate in an election or competition with low chances of winning but still considered a possibility. It has evolved to be used more broadly in various contexts beyond horse racing.