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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Anthony Reardon, Kansas City Star, 20 June 2026
Examine the underside of the leaves to identify spots early.
—Emily Hayes, Martha Stewart, 16 June 2026
In images shared by HM Coastguard Canvey, the bluish-gray carcass appears to have scarring along its underside, with no clear indication of its cause of death.
—Moná Thomas, PEOPLE, 15 June 2026
Wipe down the blades and body of the mower, and use a large putty knife to clean the underside of the deck.
—Megan Hughes, Better Homes & Gardens, 12 June 2026
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“Underside.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/underside. Accessed 22 Jun. 2026.
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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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