underdog

n. loser or predicted loser in a contest; loser; person who is a victim of social discrimination or political injustice

Underdog can refer to:Underdog (competition), a participant in a fight, battle, or conflict not expected to winUnderdog (TV series), a 1960s television show and cartoon characterUnderdog (film), a 2007 live action film based on the cartoonThe Underdog Show, British TV seriesThe Underdogs, American R&B/pop production duo consisting of Harvey Mason, Jr. and Damon ThomasThe Underdog Project, a pop band"Underdog" (Testeagles song), song by the Australian rock band TesteaglesUnderdogs, an album by the Matthew Good BandUnderdog (Atlanta Rhythm Section), an album by Atlanta Rhythm SectionUnderdog (album), an album by Audio AdrenalineThe Underdog/El Subestimado, an album by Tego CalderónThe Underdog EP, an EP by YellowcardUnderdog Records, a record labelHome of the Underdogs, an abandonware siteA breed of dog also known as the Turnspit Dog"Underdogs" (Manic Street Preachers song), a song by Welsh rock band Manic Street Preachers"Underdog" (song), a song by Rockstar Supernova
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Noun
1. one at a disadvantage and expected to lose
(hypernym) failure, loser, nonstarter, unsuccessful person

the player or team that is not likely to win The Canucks are underdogs this year. People say they won't win.

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