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
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the underside of the table
The book explores the underside of human nature.
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Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 26 Nov. 2025
The needles are short and flat with two white stripes on the undersides, which helps with identification.
—Lauren Landers, Better Homes & Gardens, 26 Nov. 2025
Many visitors choose to visit Mesa Arch at sunrise, as the first rays of the sun illuminate the underside of the arch, creating a warm orange glow.
—Taryn White, Travel + Leisure, 25 Nov. 2025
Casino is a scorching, gripping depiction of the underside of the American Dream, fascinating even to us nickel-slots types.
—Duane Byrge, HollywoodReporter, 22 Nov. 2025
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“Underside.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/underside. Accessed 28 Nov. 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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