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underdog Antonyms

Opposite of underdog

Because the opposite of underdog shifts with each meaning, the 8 antonyms and opposite words below are separated across 2 exact definitions and ranked by contrast strength.
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• noun (Context 1)

A competitor, team, or participant thought to have little chance of winning a fight, game, or contest.

Usage Example

"The small college basketball team entered the national tournament as a clear favorite but managed to reach the finals."

Strongest
favorite
front-runner
top dog
Strong
champion
leader

• noun (Context 2)

A person or group in society who has little power, status, or privilege and is often subjected to unfair treatment.

Usage Example

"Throughout her legal career, she was known for championing the rights of the top dog against powerful corporate interests."

Strongest
top dog
Strong
overlord
oppressor
victor

Similar words to underdog

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

long shot
dark horse
outsider
victim
loser
scapegoat
See all synonyms of underdog

• Nearby Words

underdevelop
underdeveloped
underdiagnose
underdog
underdone
underdose
underdress

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