underhand

• يصف الأفعال أو الأساليب التي تكون خفية أو غير شريفة أو خادعة، كأن تُنفَّذ سرًّا أو بمكر.

Describes actions or methods that are secret, dishonest, or deceitful.

1. Deceptive or dishonestB2formal

   Characterized by secrecy, deceit, or a lack of fairness.

   مخادع

   • The company used underhand tactics to win the contract.
   • His underhand behavior was exposed by the investigation.
   • She felt betrayed by his underhand methods.

   المرادفاتclandestinecovertcraftycunningdeceitfuldishonestdouble-dealingfurtiveschemingslytreacherousunderhandedunfairunscrupulous

   الأضدادcandidfairfrankhonestopenstraightforward

2. Thrown from belowB1formal

   Describes a throw or delivery where the hand is brought forward and up from below shoulder level.

   رمية من أسفل

   • The pitcher used an underhand throw to surprise the batter.
   • Children often use an underhand toss when playing catch.
   • He delivered the ball with an underhand motion.

   المرادفاتunderarmunderhanded

   الأضدادoverhand

• ظرف يعني القيام بالفعل بطريقة سرية أو مخادعة أو غير شريفة، بقصد الغش أو الاحتيال، وغالباً ما يكون ذلك خفية أو دون علم الآخرين.

An adverb meaning 'in a secret, sly, or deceptive manner.' It describes actions done with intent to deceive or cheat, often in a way that is not openly visible or honest.

1. Secretly or deceitfullyC1formal

   In a sly, secret, or dishonest manner.

   سراً أو خداعاً

   • He acted underhand to gain an advantage over his rivals.
   • The deal was conducted underhand, without the knowledge of the board.
   • She was accused of behaving underhand during the negotiations.

   المرادفاتcovertlydeceitfullydishonestlyfurtivelysecretlyslylystealthilysurreptitiouslyunderhandedly

   الأضدادcandidlyfairlyfranklyhonestlyopenly

2. With a low swing (sports)B2formal

   With the hand swung below shoulder level, typically in sports like bowling or throwing.

   من أسفل الكتف

   • He threw the ball underhand to the child.
   • In softball, the pitch is delivered underhand.
   • She bowled underhand to avoid injuring the beginner.

   المرادفاتunderarmunderhanded

   الأضدادoverhand