Synonyms of underdog

underdog

noun

as in loser

Related Words

• loser
• victim
• martyr
• prey
• fatality
• casualty
• sacrifice
• loss
• collateral damage
• murderee

Dissimilar Words

• winner
• victor
• gainer
• killer
• murderer
• assassin
• injurer
• harmer

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of underdog

The slapstick feature follows an underdog women’s soccer squad that incorporates gravity-defying martial arts maneuvers to compete for a championship title. — Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 3 Aug. 2026

If the Brewers and Dodgers meet again in October, Murphy will only be too happy to tell us who the underdog is. — Bill Shaikin, Los Angeles Times, 2 Aug. 2026

Urbina’s 61-second stoppage as a plus-270 underdog and Oliveira’s debut knockout both had cases, but only Urbina got the nod. — Brian Mazique, Forbes.com, 1 Aug. 2026

The love comes from the opportunity for Mirabal to show the Hurricanes still have talent along the offensive line despite losing a lot of key players and for that group to potentially be viewed as an underdog in the process. — Jordan McPherson, Miami Herald, 30 July 2026