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- [uhn-der-han-did]
- /ˈʌn dərˈhæn dɪd/
- /ˌʌn.dəˈhænd/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [uhn-der-han-did]
- /ˈʌn dərˈhæn dɪd/
Definitions of underhanded word
- abbreviation UNDERHANDED underhand. 1
- adjective underhanded short-handed: By the time of the Navy game, Army usually finds itself underhanded. 1
- adjective underhanded deceptive, deceitful 1
- adjective underhanded not open or straightforward; secret, sly, deceitful, etc. 0
- adjective underhanded short-handed 0
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Origin of underhanded
First appearance:
before 1800 One of the 42% newest English words
First recorded in 1800-10; under- + handed
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Parts of speech for Underhanded
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
underhanded popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 75% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.
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This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for underhanded
adj underhanded
- backdoor — You can use backdoor to describe an action or process if you disapprove of it because you think it has been done in a secret, indirect, or dishonest way.
- backstairs — a secondary staircase in a house, esp one originally for the use of servants
- casuistic — of or having to do with casuistry or casuists
- conspiratorial — If someone does something such as speak or smile in a conspiratorial way, they do it in a way that suggests they are sharing a secret with someone.
- corrupt — Someone who is corrupt behaves in a way that is morally wrong, especially by doing dishonest or illegal things in return for money or power.
adv underhanded
- basely — morally low; without estimable personal qualities; dishonorable; meanspirited; selfish; cowardly.
- behind someone's back — without someone's knowledge or consent
- crookedly — not straight; bending; curved: a crooked path.
- deceivingly — to mislead by a false appearance or statement; delude: They deceived the enemy by disguising the destroyer as a freighter.
- deceptively — apt or tending to deceive: The enemy's peaceful overtures may be deceptive.
adjective underhanded
- astucious — Subtle; cunning; astute.
- backhanded — A backhanded compliment is a remark which seems to be an insult but could also be understood as a compliment. A backhanded compliment is also a remark which seems to be a compliment but could also be understood as an insult.
- cheating — an instance of rule-breaking
- covert — Covert activities or situations are secret or hidden.
- dirty — soiled with dirt; foul; unclean: dirty laundry.
adverb underhanded
- covertly — concealed; secret; disguised.
- craftily — skillful in underhand or evil schemes; cunning; deceitful; sly.
- dishonestly — In a dishonest manner.
- dishonorably — In a dishonorable manner.
- dishonourably — (British) alternative spelling of dishonorably.
Antonyms for underhanded
adj underhanded
- aboveboard — An arrangement or deal that is aboveboard is legal and is being carried out openly and honestly. A person who is aboveboard is open and honest about what they are doing.
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