underdog
Example Sentences
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And an underdog who stayed in the contest in defiance of steep odds and, seemingly, common sense.
From Los Angeles Times
While Byrne didn’t pull off a deserved underdog win last week, an Oscar nomination — alongside her Golden Globe win in January — carries a certain cachet regardless.
From Salon
“Churchill wanted to portray himself as the underdog, always having to fight against great odds to earn recognition.”
The theme of underdogs fighting back against powerful characters was compelling for 1930s audiences, and the same thread runs through other genres.
Genesis' prediction: Leeds are the underdogs here, right?
From BBC
From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.
