underbelly

[US]/'ʌndəbelɪ/
[UK]/'ʌndɚ'bɛli/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

n. vulnerable area, especially a weak or easily attacked part of something.

Phrases & Collocations

seedy underbelly

criminal underbelly

political underbelly

corrupt underbelly

economic underbelly

Example Sentences

The city's underbelly is often plagued by crime and poverty.

Exploring the underbelly of society can be eye-opening but also disturbing.

The underbelly of the business world can be ruthless and cutthroat.

They delved into the underbelly of the criminal organization to gather evidence.

The underbelly of the internet is filled with scams and cybercrime.

She uncovered the dark underbelly of the entertainment industry.

The underbelly of the mountain was home to many rare species.

Journalists often investigate the political underbelly of corruption.

The documentary exposed the seedy underbelly of the fashion industry.

He was drawn to the underbelly of society, seeking to understand its complexities.

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