underdog
/ˈʌndərˌdɔɡ/
noun
- A person or team that is expected to lose in a competition or conflict.
- The small startup was the underdog against the giant corporation.
- In the story, the underdog hero defeats the powerful villain.
- Everyone loves to root for the underdog in a championship game.
- A person who is in a disadvantaged position or has little power in a situation.
- The charity focuses on helping underdogs who struggle to find jobs.
- She always supports the underdog in office politics.
- As an underdog in the debate, he had to work twice as hard to be heard.
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