underdog

noun

Definition of underdognext
as in loser

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Recent Examples of underdog The Vikings are a 3½-point underdog for their home game Monday night against the Buffalo Bills. — Brad Biggs, Chicago Tribune, 5 Nov. 2026 Inspired by underdog Chuck Wepner going the distance against Muhammad Ali, Stallone wrote Rocky in just a few days, and the script soon drew massive offers, with the intention of casting a big name like Robert Redford or Burt Reynolds. — Derek Lawrence, Entertainment Weekly, 5 Nov. 2026 From underdog to frontrunner Becerra first entered the governor’s race last year with little fanfare. — Lia Russell, Sacbee.com, 4 Nov. 2026 The undermanned and underdog Spartans (2-6, 0-5) led 7-0 after Devin Vaught recovered Jalen Woods' fumble and ran 56 yards to the UCLA 15-yard line. — ABC News, 24 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for underdog
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loser
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  • But the Wildcats now look to rebound from a 34-6 loss at Tennessee, while maintaining their recent dominance over the Gators — now losers of four of five games under Sumrall.
    — Edgar Thompson, The Orlando Sentinel, 12 Nov. 2026
  • The 4-5 Ravens, losers of four straight, host the winless 0-8 Chargers.
    — Andy Scholes, CNN Money, 12 Nov. 2026
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“Underdog.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/underdog. Accessed 14 Nov. 2026.

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