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Meaning of underdogs
A team or person that is expected to lose in a contest or competition.
Etymology of underdogs
The term 'underdog' originated in the mid-19th century, derived from dog fighting, where the underdog was the dog that was pinned or held under another dog, and was therefore at a disadvantage
The term was later used figuratively to describe a person or team that was at a disadvantage, or was expected to lose
Synonyms
dark horses
outsiders
long shots
underprivileged
disadvantaged
oppressed
marginalized
subjugated
downtrodden
exploited
persecuted
mistreated
abused
neglected
overlooked
underestimated
unappreciated
unrecognized
powerless
weak
feeble
frail
vulnerable
inferior
subordinate
secondary
junior
lowly
humble
modest
unassuming
meek
mild
nonresistant
compliant
submissive
obedient
Onderdogs
have-nots
unfortunate
unlucky
hapless
ill-fated
star-crossed
unfortunate
luckless
unsuccessful
defeated
vanquished
conquered
overwhelmed
overpowered
overwhelmed
Definitions
- A person or group of people who are at a disadvantage, or are expected to lose in a contest or competition
- * A person or thing that is perceived as being at a disadvantage, or is expected to fail
Usage Examples
- The underdogs of the tournament managed to win the final game
- * The new employee was seen as an underdog in the competition for the promotion
- * The underdog story of the small business that became a huge success inspired many entrepreneurs
Antonyms
favorites
top dogs
winners
champions
victors
conquerors
masters
overlords
oppressors
tyrants
bullies
aggressors
tormentors
perpetrators
abusers
exploiters
manipulators
controllers
dominators
superiors
seniors
leaders
heroes
stars
celebrities
idols
icons
giants
titans
juggernauts
powerhouses