At Bottom (Adverb)
Meaning
In reality; "she is very kind at heart".
Examples
- He may seem strict at bottom, but he has a good intention to help his students.
- Although she appears to be tough and competitive, she is actually very caring at bottom.
- Despite his reserved nature, he is a friendly person at bottom.
- At bottom, the politician's economic reforms will do more harm than good if they are not well-thought-out.
- He may be loud and argumentative at times, but he is really a soft-spoken and kind-hearted person at bottom.