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underclassman

[uhn-der-klas-muhn, -klahs-] / ˌʌn dərˈklæs mən, -ˈklɑs- /


NOUN
undergraduate
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He spent his early years joining his school’s business-focused clubs and preparing for job recruitment as an underclassman, hoping to land a full-time job offer before he graduated.

From MarketWatch ● Aug. 4, 2026

And when Jimmy Carter announced the return of the selective service in 1980, in response to the Soviet invasion of Afghanistan, Gil, still an underclassman, decided to take a stand: He refused to sign up.

From Slate ● Mar. 25, 2026

He still remembers being a shy underclassman who just wanted to learn from captains such as Tuli Tuipulotu and Shane Lee.

From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 31, 2023

He was an underclassman, and above him on the depth chart were several running backs: starter Nakia Watson, scatback Jaylen Jenkins, maybe even walk-on Dylan Paine.

From Seattle Times ● Oct. 26, 2023

A cute underclassman actually stops me in the hall and asks if I need help finding my way.

From "All The Bright Places" by Jennifer Niven

Ramsey was the lone underclassmen in that starting group, but far and away the most coveted in the upcoming draft.

From Los Angeles Times ● Dec. 19, 2024

One of the underclassmen, his sophomore quarterback, put the game away.

From Los Angeles Times ● Nov. 30, 2024

For Bell, its historic season relying on a talented group of underclassmen won’t be soon forgotten.

From Los Angeles Times ● May 25, 2024

Brown has been on the phone all season trying to find his underclassmen and others new schools.

From Seattle Times ● Mar. 11, 2024

I looked around at the other underclassmen on either side of me.

From "Proud" by Ibtihaj Muhammad




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