noun
a person or team that is expected to lose in a competition or conflict
adjective
characterized by being in a position of disadvantage or expected to lose
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The underdog team pulled off a surprising victory in the championship game.
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I always root for the underdog in sports matches.
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I love a good underdog story - it's so inspiring!
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The small startup was the underdog in the tech industry, but they managed to disrupt the market with their innovative product.