underhand
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7.4
- adjective
- /ˈʌndərˌhænd/
:
deshonesto
- But Gordon, that's underhanded and evil.
But Gordon, that's underhanded and evil.
- But Gordon, that's underhanded and evil.
- It's a underhanded way to get what you want without asking for it.
Examples
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There was something underhand in his manner.
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She conducted the negotiation in an underhand manner, seeking to gain an unfair advantage.
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What I don't understand is why you had to go about it in such an underhand way?
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But I thought I would share with you the underhand efforts of the UK government to cover up the cost benefits of its Climate Change Act.
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However, one underhand trick the PLC manufacturers pull is to keep their comms protocols secret these days.
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I also bet they hoped the underhand dealings by the dems (of which they knew nothing, naturally, not a thing!) would not come to light.
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Lonnie and the promoters have now stopped all extra bikes from riding with the participants, and things are starting to unravel as there are those who are resorting to underhand means to stay in the race, make times, etc.
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The company faced criticism for its underhand tactics during the acquisition process.
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His underhand approach to gaining votes raised suspicions about his integrity.
Synonyms
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4.3
In a secret way without someone knowing, often to hurt them
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7.5
Done secretly to hide payments and avoid the law
In a secret, dishonest way to get an unfair advantage
Antonyms
How Dishonest
Surface Forms
Morphology
Etymology
Underhand comes from the parts under 'below' and hand 'hand'. A helpful way to remember the meaning 'secret or dishonest' is to imagine doing something 'under someone's hand' or 'under the table' so it feels hidden and sly, which is why underhand means secret or unfair.