underhanded

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

1. Deceitful or dishonestB2formal

   Characterized by secrecy, deception, or a lack of straightforwardness; done in a sly or dishonest manner.

   Hinterhältig oder unehrlich

   • The politician was accused of using underhanded tactics to win the election.
   • She felt betrayed by his underhanded dealings with the client.
   • The company's underhanded practices were exposed by the investigation.

   Synonymebackhandedcrookedcunningdeceitfuldeviousdirtydishonestdishonorabledouble-dealingduplicitousfraudulentshadyslytreacherousunderhandunfairunscrupulous

   Antonymecandidforthrightfrankhonestopensincerestraightforwardtruthful

2. Thrown from belowB2formalamerican

   Describes a throw, especially in sports like baseball or softball, where the hand is brought forward and up from below shoulder level.

   Von unten geworfen

   • The pitcher threw an underhanded pitch to the batter.
   • In softball, the ball is delivered with an underhanded motion.
   • He practiced his underhanded throw to improve accuracy.

   Synonymeunderarmunderhand

   Antonymeoverhandoverhandedsidearm