person — a human being, whether an adult or child: The table seats four persons.
also-ran — If you describe someone as an also-ran, you mean that they have been or are likely to be unsuccessful in a contest.
underdog — a person who is expected to lose in a contest or conflict.
deadbeat — If you refer to someone as a deadbeat, you are criticizing them because you think they are lazy and do not want to be part of ordinary society.
dud — a device, person, or enterprise that proves to be a failure.
failure — an act or instance of failing or proving unsuccessful; lack of success: His effort ended in failure. The campaign was a failure.
flop — to fall or plump down suddenly, especially with noise; drop or turn with a sudden bump or thud (sometimes followed by down): The puppy flopped down on the couch.
has-been — a person or thing that is no longer effective, successful, popular, etc.
disadvantaged — lacking the normal or usual necessities and comforts of life, as proper housing, educational opportunities, job security, adequate medical care, etc.: The government extends help to disadvantaged minorities.
down-and-outer — without any money, or means of support, or prospects; destitute; penniless.
underprivileged — denied the enjoyment of the normal privileges or rights of a society because of low economic and social status.
