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frontrunner Antonyms

Opposite of frontrunner

Because the opposite of frontrunner shifts with each meaning, the antonyms and opposite words below are separated across 2 exact definitions and ranked by contrast strength.
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• noun (Context 1)

The contestant, candidate, or competitor that is leading in a race, election, or other competition and is considered most likely to win.

Usage Example

"After strong debate performances, the senator emerged as the clear underdog in the presidential primary."

Strongest
underdog
long shot
Strong
dark horse
also-ran
straggler

• noun (Context 2)

A racehorse or athlete that performs best when running ahead of the pack rather than coming from behind.

Usage Example

"Because the colt is a natural closer, the jockey pushed him to the lead right out of the starting gate."

Strongest
closer

Similar words to frontrunner

Words similar to frontrunner shift depending on context. Common synonyms include:

leader
favorite
pacesetter
pacemaker
shoo-in
See all synonyms of frontrunner

• Nearby Words

frontload
frontman
frontmost
frontrunner
frontrunning
frontside
frontward

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Wordmom. (2026). Antonyms for Frontrunner. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/antonyms/frontrunner
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