underdog
Example Sentences
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UConn’s upset means bettors who put money on the underdog will receive a larger payout.
From Barron's
The men’s Huskies are heavies, too, though a slight underdog Saturday against No. 3 seed Illinois.
Gray Davis was a huge underdog who prevailed in a wide-open 1998 contest.
From Los Angeles Times
The team’s struggles made them beloved by those who identified with underdogs.
The team’s struggles made them beloved by those who identified with underdogs.
From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.
