n. -Rare- the dog that is losing in a dogfight a person or group that is losing; or is expected to lose; in a contest or struggle a person who is handicapped or at a disadvantage because of injustice; discrimination; etc.
Mary is the underdog in the election.
Mary is the underdog in the election.
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