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underdog Synonyms

Another word for underdog

Choosing another word for underdog depends on context, so the synonyms and similar words below are separated across 2 exact definitions and ranked by match 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 long shot but managed to reach the finals."

Strongest
long shot
Strong
dark horse
outsider

• 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 victim against powerful corporate interests."

Strong
victim
Weak
scapegoat
loser

Opposites of underdog

The opposite of underdog shifts depending on context. Common opposites include:

top dog
favorite
front-runner
overlord
champion
oppressor
leader
victor
See all opposites of underdog

• Nearby Words

underdevelop
underdeveloped
underdiagnose
underdog
underdone
underdose
underdress

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