underdog
noun
un·der·dog
ˈən-dər-ˌdȯg 
1
: a loser or predicted loser in a struggle or contest
2
: a victim of injustice or persecution
Examples of underdog in a Sentence
I always root for the underdog instead of the favorite.
As a lawyer, she consistently represented the underdog.
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EW.com, 10 May 2024
During the pre-draft process, Barrett was able get in front of scouts and coaches and give them a glimpse into his football IQ and underdog mindset.
—Mike Kaye, Charlotte Observer, 7 May 2024
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EW.com, 10 May 2024
During the pre-draft process, Barrett was able get in front of scouts and coaches and give them a glimpse into his football IQ and underdog mindset.
—Mike Kaye, Charlotte Observer, 7 May 2024
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“Underdog.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/underdog. Accessed 15 May. 2024.
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underdog
noun
un·der·dog
ˈən-dər-ˌdȯg
: the loser or predicted loser in a struggle
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