underhandedly

• Adverb, das eine heimliche, unehrliche oder betrügerische Handlungsweise bezeichnet. Es beschreibt Handlungen, die mit List oder Täuschung ausgeführt werden, oft um sich einen unfairen Vorteil zu verschaffen.

An adverb meaning "in a secret, dishonest, or deceitful manner." It describes actions performed with slyness or trickery, often to gain an unfair advantage.

1. Slyly and secretlyC1formal

   In a manner that is deceptive, dishonest, or done in a secretive way to gain an advantage.

   Hinterhältig

   • He underhandedly manipulated the vote to ensure his victory.
   • The deal was underhandedly arranged behind closed doors.
   • She underhandedly spread rumors to damage her rival's reputation.

   Synonymecovertlydeceitfullydishonestlyfurtivelysecretlyslylysneakilystealthilysurreptitiouslytreacherouslyunderhand

   Antonymecandidlyfranklyhonestlyopenlystraightforwardly