underbelly

noun
UK: /ˈʌndəˌbel.i/
US: /ˈʌndərˌbel.i/

  1. The weakest or most vulnerable part of something.

    1. The city's underbelly is exposed to crime at night.
    2. Corruption within the police force represents the underbelly of our society.

  2. The hidden or less appealing side of something, often involving illegal or immoral activities.

    1. He explored the city's underbelly during his research.
    2. The documentary exposed the dark underbelly of the fashion industry.

Synonyms

underside belly soft spot

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "underbelly" in English means: The weakest or most vulnerable part of something., The hidden or less appealing side of something, often involving illegal or immoral activities..

The phonetic transcription of "underbelly" is /ˈʌndəˌbel.i/ in British English and /ˈʌndərˌbel.i/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "underbelly": underside, belly, soft spot.

Example usage of "underbelly": "The city's underbelly is exposed to crime at night.". More examples on the page.