Pronunciation: /ˈʌndərˌdɔɡ/
noun a person or team that is expected to lose in a competition or conflict
A1 The underdog team won the championship against all odds.
A2 The underdog in the competition surprised everyone by coming in second place.
B1 The underdog candidate in the election managed to win over the voters with their authenticity.
B2 The underdog company managed to outperform its competitors and become a market leader.
C1 The underdog film director's unique vision and storytelling captivated audiences worldwide.
C2 Despite being the underdog in the industry, the small startup managed to disrupt the market and gain significant market share.
adjective characterized by being in a position of disadvantage or expected to lose
A1 The underdog team won the match.
A2 The underdog candidate surprised everyone by winning the election.
B1 The underdog company managed to outperform its competitors.
B2 The underdog player showed incredible skill and determination in the game.
C1 Despite being the underdog, the team fought hard and came out victorious.
C2 The underdog story of the small startup taking on industry giants is truly inspiring.
formal The underdog team pulled off a surprising victory in the championship game.
informal I always root for the underdog in sports matches.
slang I love a good underdog story - it's so inspiring!
figurative The small startup was the underdog in the tech industry, but they managed to disrupt the market with their innovative product.
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