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underdog
UK
/ˈʌndədɒg/
US
/ˈʌndərdɔg/
Translations
underdogs
pl
UK
/ˈʌndədɒg/
US
/ˈʌndərdɔg/
The team was considered the underdog in the championship.
Команда считалась аутсайдером в чемпионате.
Despite being the underdog, he managed to win the competition.
Несмотря на то, что он был неудачником, ему удалось выиграть соревнование.
Additional translations
Synonyms
long shot
less favored competitor
weaker opponent
underdog team
dark horse
UK
/ˈʌn.də.dɒɡ/
US
/ˈʌn.dɚ.dɔɡ/
Used attributively (e.g., "an underdog victory"), therefore treated as adjective.
Definitions
Despite being the underdog, the team managed to win the championship.
He always roots for the underdog in any situation, believing they deserve a chance to succeed.
The movie centers on an underdog hero who overcomes great odds.