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underhandedly

/ˌʌn.dəˈhæn.dɪd.li/

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adverb

/ˌʌn.dəˈhæn.dɪd.li/C1formal
  • ruНаречие, означающее «тайным, нечестным или обманным способом». Описывает действия, совершаемые с хитростью или уловками, часто для получения несправедливого преимущества.

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.

    ruИсподтишка

    • 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.

    Synonymscovertlydeceitfullydishonestlyfurtivelysecretlyslylysneakilystealthilysurreptitiouslytreacherouslyunderhand

    Antonymscandidlyfranklyhonestlyopenlystraightforwardly

Forms
  • more underhandedly comparative form
  • most underhandedly superlative form
Vocab Bloom Hub English dataset · 0.3.1

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