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upsetter

/ʌpˈset.ər/

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noun

/ʌpˈset.ər/C1formal
  • ruСуществительное, обозначающее человека или участника соревнования, который неожиданно побеждает более предпочтительного или сильного противника, часто в спортивном или соревновательном контексте.

A noun referring to a person or competitor who unexpectedly defeats a more favored or stronger opponent, often in a sports or competitive context.

  1. Unexpected winnerB2informalsport

    A person or team that defeats a stronger or more favored opponent, causing a surprise result.

    ruНеожиданный победитель

    • The underdog team was the upsetter of the tournament.
    • He became the upsetter by beating the reigning champion.
    • The match was full of surprises, with the upsetter taking the trophy.

    Synonymsdark horsespoilerunderdog

    Antonymsfavorite

Forms
  • upsetters plural form
  • upsetters' possessive plural form
  • upsetter's possessive singular form