underside
noun
un·der·side
ˈən-dər-ˌsīd 
ˌən-dər-ˈsīd
1
: the side or surface lying underneath
2
: a side usually hidden from sight
specifically
: the more unpleasant or reprehensible side
the underside of politics
Examples of underside in a Sentence
the underside of the table
The book explores the underside of human nature.
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Cody Godwin, USA TODAY, 25 Feb. 2025
Seen from below, the frogs’ undersides are creamy yellow with orange-tinged limbs.
—Aspen Pflughoeft, Miami Herald, 25 Feb. 2025
They can be pushed out of the Loki-Nav simply by inserting a toothpick through a hole in the underside of the tool's compass housing.
—Ben Coxworth, New Atlas, 25 Feb. 2025
The thin leather headband looks a little uninviting at first but its soft suede underside contributes to the headphones’ durability and comfort levels.
—Mark Sparrow, Forbes, 20 Feb. 2025
See All Example Sentences for underside
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“Underside.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/underside. Accessed 10 Mar. 2025.
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underside
noun
un·der·side
ˈən-dər-ˌsīd
ˌən-dər-ˈsīd
: the side or part lying underneath
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