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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Mary Catherine McAnnally Scott, Southern Living, 10 May 2025
On the underside of the laptop, the dual batteries are designed for hot-swapping, while the M.2-format storage drive can also be swapped without tools.
—PC Magazine, 19 Apr. 2025
Look for eggs that are usually laid on the underside of the leaves.
—Rita Perwich, San Diego Union-Tribune, 5 Apr. 2025
Charging is undertaken over USB-C, with the port located on the underside of the left hinge.
—New Atlas, 4 Apr. 2025
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“Underside.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/underside. Accessed 20 May. 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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