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Definition of underbidder

underbidder

/ˈʌndərˌbɪdər/
un · der · bid · der
Plural:underbidders
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underbidder Lexical Profile

underbidder Game Scores & Validity

• noun

1

A person at an auction or sale who makes the second-highest bid, just below the winning bid.

Example

"When the winning buyer failed to secure financing, the auction house contacted the underbidder to offer the painting."

2

A person or company that offers to carry out work or supply goods at a lower price than competitors, or a card player who bids less than the full value of their hand.

Example

"Because her partner was a notorious underbidder in bridge, she often had to play conservative contracts."

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Word Nuance & Usage

In auctioneering and real estate, 'underbidder' specifically refers to the runner-up who makes the second-highest offer, whereas in contracting or card games like bridge, it refers to someone who bids lower than a competitor or below the actual value of their hand.

• Nearby Words

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Underbidder. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/underbidder
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