underseeded
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a word derived from
seed.
seednounthe fertilized, matured ovule of a flowering plant, containing an embryo or rudimentary plant.
Example Sentences
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It was a year ago that Tarr, UW’s coach, had her players walk out of the room when the Huskies were bafflingly — and infuriatingly — underseeded by the committee.
From Seattle Times ● May 19, 2022
The Coyotes have not trailed in their tournament wins over Mississippi and Baylor, a feat that suggests they were underseeded.
From New York Times ● Mar. 25, 2022
And their region looks pretty favorable, though Wisconsin appears to be underseeded — and thus an upset threat — at No. 5.
From Washington Post ● Mar. 18, 2019
But — putting the sports terminology in sports entertainment — WWE seemingly underseeded its biggest stars.
From Seattle Times ● Apr. 1, 2017
The underseeded Terrapins will face No. 13 seed Valparaiso in Columbus, Ohio on Friday.
From Washington Times ● Mar. 15, 2015