underhand

• Beschreibt Handlungen oder Methoden, die heimlich, unehrlich oder betrügerisch sind; auch: mit der Hand unterhalb der Schulter ausgeführt (z. B. Wurf).

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

1. Deceptive or dishonestB2formal

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

   Heimtückisch

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

   Synonymeclandestinecovertcraftycunningdeceitfuldishonestdouble-dealingfurtiveschemingslytreacherousunderhandedunfairunscrupulous

   Antonymecandidfairfrankhonestopenstraightforward

2. Thrown from belowB1formal

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

   Von unten geworfen

   • 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.

   Synonymeunderarmunderhanded

   Antonymeoverhand

• Adverb, das eine heimliche, hinterlistige oder betrügerische Handlungsweise bezeichnet; beschreibt Handlungen, die in betrügerischer Absicht, oft verdeckt oder unehrlich, ausgeführt werden.

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.

   Heimlich oder hinterhältig

   • 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.

   Synonymecovertlydeceitfullydishonestlyfurtivelysecretlyslylystealthilysurreptitiouslyunderhandedly

   Antonymecandidlyfairlyfranklyhonestlyopenly

2. With a low swing (sports)B2formal

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

   Von unten (im Sport)

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

   Synonymeunderarmunderhanded

   Antonymeoverhand