Upset

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U.S. President Harry Truman holds up an edition of the Chicago Tribune prematurely declaring his defeat in the 1948 Presidential election.

Upset is a term used when referring to a competition, frequently in electoral politics or sports. When an upset occurs, the party popularly expected to win the competition is defeated by an underdog, defying the conventional wisdom.

An upset can also mean when a team in a sports competition blows a substantial lead against their opponents, with the losing team making a remarkable comeback to win.

Examples of major upsets

• 2003 World Series (Florida Marlins beat the New York Yankees)
• 2004 American League Championship Series, where the Boston Red Sox broke history and overcame their 3-0 deficit to beat the Yankees

See Also

Underdog Examples in underdog

"Upset" can also mean "unhappy" or "dissatisfied."

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