underbelly
0 antonyms and opposites of underbelly, grouped by meaning.
Noun — The underside of an animal's body.
How to use underbelly
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
criminal underbelly
seedy underbelly
Etymology
From under- + belly.
Full origin of underbelly →Frequently asked questions
What does “underbelly” mean?
The word “underbelly” means the underside of an animal's body. In plain terms, literally the underside of a body, but often used figuratively for a hidden, seedy side of a place or situation.
How do you pronounce “underbelly”?
“Underbelly” is pronounced UHN-duh-behl-ee (/ˈʌn.dɚˌbɛl.i/ in IPA).
How do you use “underbelly” in a sentence?
Here is “underbelly” used in a sentence: “The shark's underbelly is much paler than its back.”
What part of speech is “underbelly”?
“Underbelly” is a noun.
How many meanings does “underbelly” have?
“Underbelly” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: the underside of an animal's body.