underbelly

Example Sentences

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Maybe it was the underbelly of all of the bravado and power-seeking—some desire to counter all the validation with the humiliation of knowing that, deep down, he’s just a revolting little worm.

From Slate • Apr. 15, 2026

Where the first wave of bands that emerged from downtown were more traditionally rock and roll and melodic, No Wave was the louder, darker, discordant underbelly and the logical next step.

From Salon • Apr. 14, 2026

When a softer touch was needed, such as on her sensitive underbelly, she would use the smooth handle end.

From BBC • Jan. 20, 2026

He produces his own short-form videos, feeding an internet audience hungry for unfiltered views of L.A.’s underbelly.

From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 3, 2025

Under the savage stare of the pencil woman, the girl’s face went pasty pale, like the underbelly of a dead fish.

From "The Mysterious Benedict Society" by Trenton Lee Stewart