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1. • • the weaker of two competitors, or anyone not expected to win a competition: He began the race for governor as the underdog.
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   What does underdog mean?

   • Get a quick, free translation! UNDERDOG definition: 1. a person or group of people with less power, money, etc. than the rest of society: 2. in a…. Learn more.

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   Why do we love the underdog so much?

   • (Grant Halverson/Getty Images) One theory, put forth by UC San Diego researcher Nadav Goldschmied, is that our love for the underdog is basically an expression of schadenfreude — pleasure we experience due to the misfortune of others. We resent powerhouse teams that win every year, the thinking goes, so we root for them to lose.

   The science of why we love to root for underdogs | Vox

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   Is being an underdog a good idea?

   • Being an underdog can be tough, but it teaches you important skills as a business owner and a human being. The ability to be humble, empathetic and understanding are emotionally intelligent skills that you can develop when you’re starting out and you don’t have any big backers to fall back on.

   Why It's Better To Be An Underdog - Forbes

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   Are You a “underdog” if you have more money?

   • When that happened, people no longer labeled them “underdogs” and didn’t root for them to win. Something about the underdog identity, it seems, has to do with “deserving” to win against the odds. If you have more money and still have little chance of winning, the thinking goes, that’s just your fault.

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3. www.psychologytoday.com › us › blogWhy Everyone Loves (Really Loves) an Underdog - Psychology Today

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   Apr 26, 2013 · A significant body of research suggests we tend to be more attracted to advantaged individuals. But when someone has been disadvantaged unfairly, being the underdog can actually make that person...

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   a person or group of people with less power, money, etc. than the rest of society: As a politician, her sympathy was always for the underdog in society. [ C usually singular ] in a competition, the person or team considered to be the weakest and the least likely to win. SMART Vocabulary: related words and phrases.

5. www.bbc.com › future › articleThe underdog's surprising appeal - BBC

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   Aug 4, 2024 · We are the underdogs in this race – Kamala Harris. To ensure that the results weren't swayed by any pre-existing biases, the researchers alternated how the teams were presented in the text.

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   Mar 20, 2015 · Why do we have such a strong urge to root for the underdog? Scientists have found our love for the underdog is quite real. A few different psychology researchers have looked into our love for...

   • Author: Joseph Stromberg

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   Sep 20, 2017 · Being an underdog can give you a flexibility and agility that lets you duck and dive under whatever big business throws at you and can give you new insight into how to disrupt the status quo.

   • Author: Bryan Kramer

8. magazine.wharton.upenn.edu › issues › spring-summerThe Power of the Underdog - Wharton Magazine

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   Research by assistant management professor Samir Nurmohamed reveals the advantages of being an underdog (or at least believing you’re one).

9. www.scienceabc.com › social-science › why-do-we-rootWhy Do We Root For The Underdog? - Science ABC

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   Oct 19, 2023 · In short, we root for the underdog because we can relate to them. We identify with their struggle, their passion and their resolve to push forward, despite being in a disadvantaged position. Furthermore, watching the underdog persist through difficult times and succeed gives us the reassurance that we can make our mark on the world too!