upbrast

/ˈʌpbɹæst/

Definitions

1. noun

A person who is raised in a difficult environment but later becomes successful or prosperous, often due to their own efforts.

“The self-made millionaire was an inspiring upbrast to many young people in his community.”

Synonyms

  • prodigy
  • self-made

Antonyms

  • fail
  • underachiever