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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Even plants with dark red or purple undersides — indoor plants such as Calatheas and Marantas come to mind — thrive in environments with limited light.
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Joshua Siskin, Oc Register, 28 Mar. 2026
For this method, place your slice in the pan and warm it until the crust on the underside is firm.
—Cody Godwin, USA Today, 26 Mar. 2026
In the center is a large, red stop button, and beneath it on the underside of the crossbar is a magnetic safety key that can be clipped to your clothing.
—Craig Rawlins-Wilson, PC Magazine, 25 Mar. 2026
Amid all the admiring, even nostalgic, books and films commemorating America’s revolutionary beginnings in the lead-up to our country’s 250th birthday, Ellis’ book examines the underside of that time, specifically the failure to end slavery, and the failure to avoid Indian removal.
—The Know, Denver Post, 22 Mar. 2026
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Joshua Siskin, Oc Register, 28 Mar. 2026
For this method, place your slice in the pan and warm it until the crust on the underside is firm.
—Cody Godwin, USA Today, 26 Mar. 2026
In the center is a large, red stop button, and beneath it on the underside of the crossbar is a magnetic safety key that can be clipped to your clothing.
—Craig Rawlins-Wilson, PC Magazine, 25 Mar. 2026
Amid all the admiring, even nostalgic, books and films commemorating America’s revolutionary beginnings in the lead-up to our country’s 250th birthday, Ellis’ book examines the underside of that time, specifically the failure to end slavery, and the failure to avoid Indian removal.
—The Know, Denver Post, 22 Mar. 2026
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“Underside.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/underside. Accessed 1 Apr. 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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