Cool MateMeaning of Underdog
In simple words: A person or team that is expected to lose but may win.
Underdog in a sentence
How to use Underdog
Grammar pattern
underdog + noun
Memory hint
Think of a dog that's smaller but surprises everyone with its strength.
Related words
Collocations with Underdog
- cheer for an underdog
- be an underdog
- underdog mentality
Synonyms for Underdog
- dark horse
- long shot
- underdog story
Common mistakes with Underdog
- Confusion about whether 'underdog' can refer to situations outside of competition.
- Using 'underdog' for someone who is not disadvantaged in a context.
- Misunderstanding 'underdog' as always winning instead of just being expected to lose.
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Underdog in other languages
- Arabicالعربية
المنافس الضعيف
شخص أو فريق يُتوقع أن يخسر لكنه قد يفوز.
- Bengaliবাংলা
আন্ডারডগ
এমন একজন ব্যক্তি বা দল যাদের হারার কথা ছিল কিন্তু তারা জিতে যেতে পারে।
- GermanDeutsch
Außenseiter
Eine Person oder ein Team, von dem erwartet wird, dass es verliert, aber vielleicht doch gewinnt.
- SpanishEspañol
Desvalido
Una persona o equipo que se espera que pierda pero que puede ganar.
- Persianفارسی
زیر دست
شخص یا تیمی که انتظار میرود ببازد اما ممکن است برنده شود.
- FrenchFrançais
Outsider
Quelqu'un qui est censé perdre mais qui pourrait gagner.
- Hindiहिन्दी
अंडरडॉग
एक व्यक्ति या टीम जिसके हारने की उम्मीद होती है लेकिन जीत भी सकती है।
- ItalianItaliano
Sfavorevole, sfavorito
Una persona o una squadra che ci si aspetta perda, ma che potrebbe vincere.
- PortuguesePortuguês
Underdog
Uma pessoa ou time que se espera que perca, mas que pode ganhar.
- RussianРусский
Аутсайдер
Человек или команда, от которых ожидают проигрыша, но которые могут выиграть.
- Urduاردو
کمتر جانے مانے، وہ جو ہارنے والا ہو
ایسا شخص یا ٹیم جس سے ہارنے کی توقع کی جاتی ہے لیکن وہ جیت بھی سکتا ہے۔
- Chinese中文
黑马
一个被预期会输但可能会赢的人或团队。
More words like Underdog
- Long shot
- AbandonB2
To leave someone or something and never return to them.
- CorpseB1
The dead body of a human or animal.
- TypicalA2
Representing the usual characteristics of a particular group or situation.
- VaporB1
A gaseous state of a substance that is typically liquid at room temperature.
- TraditionA2
A custom or belief passed down over time within a group.
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Frequently asked questions about Underdog
What does Underdog mean?
A person or team that is expected to lose but may win.
What is the definition of Underdog?
A competitor thought to have a lower chance of winning.
How do you use Underdog in a sentence?
In the championship game, the underdog surprised everyone by winning.
Can you give another example of Underdog?
People love rooting for the underdog in movies.
What are synonyms for Underdog?
Common alternatives include dark horse, long shot, underdog story.
What is the opposite of Underdog?
Opposite meanings include favorite, champion.
What words go with Underdog?
It commonly pairs with cheer for an underdog, be an underdog, underdog mentality.
What are common mistakes when using Underdog?
Confusion about whether 'underdog' can refer to situations outside of competition. Using 'underdog' for someone who is not disadvantaged in a context. Misunderstanding 'underdog' as always winning instead of just being expected to lose.
How do you pronounce Underdog?
US: //ˈʌndərˌdɔg//, UK: //ˈʌndəˌdɒg//. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.
When should I use Underdog?
Used in contexts like sports or competition. It's not appropriate when discussing scenarios without a competitive element.
What CEFR level is Underdog?
"Underdog" is at B1 level on the CEFR scale.